FSD in Europe is the saga every Tesla owner follows. After years of regulatory deadlock, 2026 is the turning point: the Dutch regulator RDW has set its verdict for 10 April 2026, with a possible domino effect across the European Union. Here is where the file stands, what you can already use, and how to prepare your Tesla.
FSD in Europe: why 10 April 2026 is the key date
Available in the United States since 2021, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) faces a strict regulatory framework in Europe. Tesla chose the Netherlands as its priority route, working closely with the RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer). Initially expected in February 2026, then pushed to 20 March, the decision is now due on 10 April 2026. Dutch approval would pave the way for mutual recognition across other EU countries.
What can you already use today?
While waiting for FSD in Europe, European Teslas ship with standard Autopilot (adaptive cruise and lane keeping) and, optionally, Enhanced Autopilot: automatic lane changes, motorway navigation, autonomous parking exit and Summon. Full FSD will add supervised city driving, traffic lights and junctions included. The official status is on Tesla’s Autopilot page.
HW3, HW4: is your Tesla ready?
The rollout of FSD in Europe will first cover Hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles — recent Model 3 Highland and Model Y Juniper. HW3 owners should follow, Tesla having mentioned upgrades. To identify your hardware: the Software menu on the central screen. It is also a good time to check that your equipment keeps up with the range’s evolution.
Supervising assisted driving comfortably
Supervised driving does not mean inattention: the driver remains responsible. Some accessories make supervision easier:
- a head-up display (HUD) to keep speed and Autopilot status in your field of view (from €52.20);
- the Teslogic V2 (€229.90), an instrument cluster behind the wheel;
- a sturdy phone mount for the Tesla app while navigating.
Likely timeline for the rest of Europe
If the RDW approves FSD in Europe in April, Tesla plans a phased country-by-country rollout, subject to national authorities. French and German drivers could see the supervised beta within months, first on motorways and then in cities. Each national homologation will set the precise pace, delivered over the air — our article on Tesla maintenance specifics is a reminder that these software evolutions never require a workshop visit.
And the competition?
While FSD in Europe awaits approval, Mercedes obtained a limited Level 3 motorway certification in Germany, and Chinese systems progress fast. But no competitor matches Tesla’s vision-only approach or its learning fleet of millions of vehicles. With RDW approval, Tesla would hold Europe’s most complete supervised driving system — with a decisive edge: deployment by simple OTA update to cars already on the road.
Frequently asked questions
Is FSD in Europe already available? Not yet: the Dutch RDW decision of 10 April 2026 is the decisive step.
Should you buy the FSD option now? If you plan to use it from day one, yes; otherwise the expected monthly subscription will be more flexible.
Will HW3 cars be compatible? Tesla has mentioned an upgrade path for HW3; the rollout starts with HW4 however.
Does the driver remain responsible? Yes, FSD remains supervised driving: hands and attention required.
Green Drive’s take
2026 will be the pivotal year for FSD in Europe. While waiting for the green light, equip your cockpit for comfortable supervision: Model Y and Model 3 accessories are in the shop.
