Tesla is wasting no time bringing its advanced driver-assistance tech to the European continent. Just one day after official approval was announced by the Dutch Vehicle Authority (RDW), Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has officially begun rolling out to Tesla owners in the Netherlands.
The update, arriving as part of software version 2026.3.6, is currently hitting a select group of early public testers. For now, the release appears limited to vehicles equipped with Tesla’s latest AI4 (Hardware 4) computer. This monumental launch represents the first time true FSD has been legally allowed to operate on public roads within the European Union, breaking through years of strict regulatory red tape.
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The First Domino Falls in Europe
For a long time, European Tesla owners were stuck with a watered-down version of Autopilot due to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) rules. By securing approval in the Netherlands, Tesla has proved its vision-based system can meet the rigorous safety standards of the EU. This is widely expected to trigger a domino effect across the bloc as other countries look to the Dutch RDW’s lead.
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FSD Supervised has been approved in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 & will begin rolling out in the country shortly!
Trained on billions of kilometers of real-world driving data, it can drive you almost anywhere under your supervision – from… pic.twitter.com/M5Vv02YHUE
The release notes for the Dutch rollout emphasize that FSD can now "drive your Tesla almost anywhere. It will start from a parked position, make lane changes, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate around other vehicles and objects, make left and right turns, and stop at your destination." While FSD v14.3 is the latest version in North America, owners in the Netherlands are receiving a slightly different version. In the Netherlands, Tesla is rolling out FSD 14.2.2.5, presumably the version tested with the Dutch authorities and likely tailored for the European market.
Unique Requirements for Dutch Drivers
Because of the strict local laws, the European experience includes several unique UI features and safety indicators not seen in other regions. One of the most significant hurdles for new users is a mandatory educational component. The release notes state: "To use the feature, first watch the tutorial and take the quiz, available in the new Self-Driving App or in Control > Self-Driving."
Tesla is clearly being cautious with this expansion, reminding drivers that the system "does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent." By requiring a quiz, the company ensures that users understand the "Supervised" nature of the software, stressing that they must remain fully attentive and ready to take over at any moment.
A New Era for Global Expansion
The arrival of FSD in the Netherlands is a massive win for Tesla’s global roadmap. While North American owners have been testing the end-to-end neural networks for years, the European environment presents unique challenges — like tight city streets and complex roundabouts — that will provide Tesla with invaluable new training data.
As the rollout expands beyond the initial wave of AI4 testers, we expect to see the software eventually reach older HW3 vehicles as well, likely with an older or cut-down version of the architecture. For now, Dutch drivers are at the forefront of the future of mobility in Europe. Tesla’s aggressive speed in moving from approval to rollout shows just how ready the company is to blanket the rest of the continent with its autonomy suite.
