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What is Tesla FSD Supervised?
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised is Tesla's most advanced driver-assistance software. It handles both steering and acceleration/braking simultaneously — meaning it can drive on motorways, navigate city streets, handle roundabouts, stop at traffic lights, and make turns at junctions, all with minimal driver input.
The critical word is "Supervised." FSD Supervised is a Level 2 driver-assistance system under the SAE/ISO automation scale. The driver must be in the seat, watching the road, with hands ready to take over at any moment. The car does not drive itself. If you look away or ignore the car's requests to pay attention, it will alert you and eventually disengage.
FSD Supervised is approved in Europe under UN Regulation 171 (UN R-171), the EU standard for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS).
Where is FSD available in Europe?
As of April 2026, FSD Supervised is available in one EU country: the Netherlands, following RDW type approval on April 10, 2026. Germany, France, Italy, and other EU member states are pending approval via mutual recognition or the EU-wide TCMV vote, expected summer 2026.
Track every country on the live approval tracker →
Hardware requirements
Only certain Tesla hardware generations support FSD Supervised:
| Hardware | FSD Supervised | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware 4 (HW4) | ✓ Supported | All 2023+ Tesla vehicles |
| Hardware 3 + FSD Computer | ✓ Supported | 2019–2022 vehicles with FSD option purchased |
| Hardware 2.5 | ✗ Not supported | Pre-2019 and early 2019 vehicles |
| Hardware 2.0 and older | ✗ Not supported | Model S/X 2012–2018 without FSD Computer retrofit |
To check your hardware: Tesla app → Settings → Software → Additional Vehicle Information → "Autopilot computer."
Pricing (Netherlands — April 2026)
| Option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | €99/month | Testing it out; flexible use; short-term ownership |
| EAP monthly (prior EAP owners) | €49/month | Prior Enhanced Autopilot owners — best value for most |
| One-time purchase | €7,500 | Long-term owners (6+ years); resale value premium |
See the full pricing guide for break-even analysis and transfer rules.
What FSD Supervised can do in Europe
- Motorway driving — full highway autopilot with automatic lane changes, overtaking, and exits
- City street navigation — turns at junctions, traffic signal recognition and compliance, pedestrian crossings
- Roundabouts — all types including turbo roundabouts (Netherlands-specific)
- Speed limit compliance — reads speed limit signs and adjusts automatically
- Traffic-aware cruise control — maintains safe following distance in traffic jams
- Parking assist — basic parallel and perpendicular parking (separate from FSD Supervised feature set)
What FSD Supervised cannot do
- Drive without supervision — the driver must watch and be ready to intervene at all times
- Handle all road conditions perfectly — construction zones, unusual lane markings, very poor visibility can cause disengagements
- Smart Summon in Europe — not yet approved under UN R-171
- Full US feature parity — some US-only features are not yet validated for EU regulatory requirements; see FSD Europe vs US
- Drive in non-approved countries — activating FSD outside the Netherlands (currently) is not possible
The regulatory framework: UN R-171
FSD Supervised in Europe is governed by UN Regulation 171, administered by UNECE. The Netherlands' RDW was the first EU authority to grant type approval. Other EU member states can adopt the approval via mutual recognition (one-by-one, fast) or through an EU-wide TCMV vote (all 27 at once, summer 2026).
Read the full UN R-171 explainer →
What's coming next
- Germany, France, Italy — expected May–June 2026 via mutual recognition
- EU-wide TCMV vote — targeted summer 2026, would unlock all 27 EU countries simultaneously
- FSD v15 EU — next major update, targeted late 2026/early 2027, with higher US feature parity
- UK approval — independent DVSA process, timeline not yet public