Tesla Full Self-Driving in Europe: Netherlands, Lithuania and Rollout Tracker (2026)

Tesla FSD in Europe: What Changed in Lithuania?

If you searched for Tesla Full Self-Driving in Europe or Tesla FSD Lithuania, the important update is this: Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is no longer a Netherlands-only European rollout story.

The Netherlands was first. RDW, the Dutch vehicle authority, announced on April 10, 2026 that it had issued a provisional European type approval for Tesla FSD Supervised in the Netherlands.

Lithuania followed in May. On May 20, 2026, Lithuania’s Ministry of Transport and Communications said it had recognized the Dutch RDW provisional EU type approval for Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving, Supervised) system. Tesla’s Lithuanian FSD safety page also now lists Lithuania among the markets where FSD Supervised has successfully rolled out.

That makes Lithuania the second confirmed European market in the current public rollout, after the Netherlands. It does not mean every Tesla in Europe can suddenly drive itself. It does not mean FSD is available across the European Union. And it still does not mean the driver can stop paying attention.

This article is a plain-English tracker for Tesla owners in Europe. It covers what changed, what Lithuania recognized, what is still blocked, which countries matter next, and why this matters for owners who use their Tesla for business travel, road trips, reimbursement, and charging records.

Quick Status: Tesla FSD Supervised in Europe

As of May 22, 2026, this is the practical status:

Country or region	Status	What it means for owners
Netherlands	Approved for use	RDW issued a provisional European type approval for FSD Supervised. Eligible owners should check Tesla app and vehicle software availability.
Lithuania	Recognized the Dutch approval	Lithuania’s transport ministry and LTSA recognized the RDW provisional approval. Tesla now lists Lithuania as a successful rollout market.
Other EU countries	Not yet EU-wide	RDW says EU-wide use still requires European Commission submission, member-state voting, and majority approval. Other countries may recognize the Dutch approval individually.
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium and other EU markets	Watch list	These countries are not confirmed in current official public sources. Owners should wait for Tesla or local regulator confirmation.
Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom	Separate path	These countries are outside the EU, even though they participate in European vehicle-regulation frameworks. Do not assume EU approval equals local use.

The most useful summary is now: Netherlands first, Lithuania second, broader Europe only when regulators approve or recognize the system.

Is Tesla FSD Available in Lithuania Right Now?

Yes, based on the public evidence available on May 22, 2026, but the careful version matters.

Lithuania did not run an entirely separate multi-year technical assessment from scratch. Instead, the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications says Lithuania recognized the provisional EU type approval issued by RDW in the Netherlands. The ministry says the decision was made with LTSA and relies on the EU framework that allows member states to recognize provisional approvals for new transport technologies.

Tesla’s own Lithuanian FSD safety page also now says successful FSD Supervised rollouts are already in place in several markets, including the Netherlands and Lithuania.

There is one important caveat: Tesla’s localized support pages can lag or disagree during a rollout. At the time of this update, Tesla subscription and safety pages list Lithuania, while one Lithuanian support FAQ still describes European use as currently available in the Netherlands. That is why the safest practical answer is to check three things together: the local regulator, Tesla’s current app/account availability, and your vehicle software.

So the answer is not “all of Europe has FSD now.” The answer is:

• Netherlands: approved by RDW in April 2026
• Lithuania: recognized the Dutch approval in May 2026
• Other EU countries: still need EU-wide acceptance or local recognition
• Every individual car: still depends on vehicle hardware, software, account eligibility, and Tesla rollout timing

If you are a Lithuanian Tesla owner, the practical check is still in your Tesla app and vehicle software. Approval is the legal gate. Availability on your exact vehicle is still the product and software gate.

What RDW Actually Approved

RDW describes Tesla FSD Supervised as a driver controlled assistance system. That distinction matters.

According to RDW, the system was examined and tested for more than one and a half years on test tracks and public roads. RDW says the approval allows the system to be used in the Netherlands, with possible later admission in all EU member states.

But RDW is also very clear about responsibility:

• FSD Supervised is not an autonomous vehicle system.
• The driver remains responsible.
• The driver must stay in traffic, stay attentive, and remain ready to take control.
• Hands do not always have to be on the wheel, but they must be available to take over immediately.

Lithuania’s ministry used the same basic framing. It says the driver remains responsible, must monitor traffic, and must be ready to take control at any time.

That is the biggest point many headlines miss. The news is meaningful because Europe is strict about driver-assistance approvals. It is not a robotaxi approval, and it is not permission to ignore the road.

Why Lithuania Matters for the EU Rollout

Lithuania matters because it shows one possible route for the rest of Europe: member-state recognition of the Dutch approval before a full EU-wide decision.

RDW says its approval is currently valid only in the Netherlands. To make FSD Supervised valid throughout the European Union, RDW says several steps are still needed:

1. RDW submits an EU-wide permission request to the European Commission.
2. All member states vote on the application.
3. Approval requires a majority vote in the responsible committee.

Lithuania’s move is different. It recognized the Dutch provisional approval nationally. That gives Tesla a second market without waiting for an EU-wide result.

For owners, this creates a more complicated but more realistic map. Europe may not flip from “off” to “on” all at once. It may grow through a mix of national recognition, EU-level approval, and staged Tesla software availability.

Why This Is Different From FSD in the United States

Tesla owners often compare European FSD to what they see in US videos. RDW says that comparison is not one-to-one.

The European process is based on prior type approval. The United States uses a self-certification approach, with oversight after vehicles are already in use. RDW also says Europe has different and stricter safety and environmental requirements, and that European vehicles use different software versions and functions than US vehicles.

So if you are in Europe, do not assume:

• a US FSD video shows the exact European behavior
• a US software release means Europe receives the same release
• a US feature list means your European vehicle can use the same functions

For searchers, this is one of the most important facts: Tesla FSD Supervised in Europe is a regulated European software and approval path, not simply the US product switched on.

What FSD Supervised Can Do

Tesla describes Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as a suite of advanced driver-assistance features that can drive the vehicle under active supervision. Tesla says the system can make lane changes, follow navigation, navigate around other vehicles and objects, make turns, negotiate intersections, handle roundabouts, and enter or exit highways.

Tesla also says the feature requires:

• active driver supervision
• eyes on the road
• readiness to intervene
• compatible vehicle configuration
• required hardware
• required software
• market or regional regulatory approval

That last part is what keeps the European rollout complicated. The car, subscription, and software all matter, but the local legal approval matters too.

Which European Countries Are Next?

The honest answer is: no public source can promise the exact order yet.

The most credible current information is from RDW, Tesla, and national regulators:

• RDW says the original approval is valid only in the Netherlands unless broader EU steps are completed.
• Lithuania says it has recognized the Dutch provisional approval nationally.
• Tesla says FSD Supervised availability depends on development and regulatory approval.
• Tesla’s Lithuanian safety page now lists the Netherlands and Lithuania among successful rollout markets.

That makes Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Portugal and other EU markets worth watching, but not safe to list as approved until Tesla or a local authority says so.

For owners, this matters most at borders. A feature can be legal and available in one country but not in the next. Your car may be capable. Your subscription may be active. But the feature still depends on the jurisdiction you are driving in.

That is especially relevant for routes such as:

• Amsterdam to Antwerp or Brussels
• Rotterdam to Cologne or Dusseldorf
• Vilnius to Riga, Warsaw, Kaunas or Klaipeda
• Lithuania to Poland, Latvia, Germany or the Nordics
• Netherlands to Denmark, Switzerland, Austria or Italy on holiday routes

Before relying on FSD Supervised for a cross-border trip, check Tesla’s current country guidance and your vehicle’s actual software behavior.

What About Norway, Switzerland and the UK?

Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are important Tesla markets, but they are not EU member states.

United Nations Regulation No. 171, which covers Driver Control Assistance Systems, is applied by many countries, including EU member states and several non-EU markets. That helps create a common technical language for driver-assistance approvals.

But it does not mean a Dutch or Lithuanian approval automatically turns FSD Supervised on in Norway, Switzerland or the UK. Owners in those countries should watch local Tesla support pages, local vehicle authorities, and in-car availability.

What Tesla Owners Should Check Now

If you own a Tesla in Europe, here is the practical checklist.

1. Check your country first

As of May 22, 2026, the confirmed European public rollout markets are the Netherlands and Lithuania. Other European countries still depend on EU-wide approval or local recognition.

If you live outside those countries, treat any “FSD is approved in Europe” headline carefully. The better question is: is it approved in my country and enabled for my specific car?

2. Check your Tesla app

Tesla says eligible owners can subscribe from the Tesla app or the vehicle touchscreen where the feature is available.

The app is the safest place to check whether your account and vehicle can subscribe or enable the feature.

3. Check your vehicle software

Tesla says the vehicle needs an over-the-air software update before FSD Supervised features are available. Even after regulatory approval, rollouts can be gradual.

4. Check hardware and model eligibility

Tesla says feature availability depends on vehicle configuration, installed hardware, software version, country, legal approvals, model, trim, and model year. That means two owners in the same country may not see the same option on the same day.

5. Understand the responsibility

This is still supervised driving. Treat it as assistance, not autonomy. RDW, Tesla, and Lithuania’s transport ministry all say the driver remains responsible.

Why This Matters for Business Drivers and Frequent Travelers

For many owners, FSD Supervised is interesting because it may make longer drives less tiring. That has a very practical side effect: European Tesla owners may start doing more cross-border driving by car instead of train or flight, especially on routes where Supercharging is already convenient.

That creates a paperwork problem.

Longer trips usually mean more paid Supercharger sessions. More Supercharger sessions mean more invoice PDFs, more card transactions, more reimbursement requests, and more month-end cleanup.

This is where the FSD story connects directly to PlaidInvoices.

FSD does not manage your charging invoices. Tesla does not turn your road trip into an accountant-ready report. If you drive from the Netherlands into Germany or Belgium, or from Lithuania into Poland or Latvia for work, you still need the charging records afterward.

With PlaidInvoices, you can:

• collect Supercharger invoices automatically
• download invoice PDFs in bulk
• export charging history as CSV
• send monthly invoice packages by email
• keep records ready for employer reimbursement or bookkeeping

So the useful workflow is:

1. Use Tesla’s driver-assistance features where they are legal and enabled.
2. Supercharge as needed during the trip.
3. Let PlaidInvoices collect and organize the charging invoices afterward.

If you need the step-by-step invoice workflow, read How to Download Tesla Charging Invoices. If you need reporting for finance, read How to Export Tesla Charging History for Reimbursements and Expense Reports.

The SEO Reality: “FSD in Europe” Is Not One Search Intent

People searching for Tesla FSD in Europe usually want one of five answers:

“Is Tesla FSD approved in Europe?”

Partially. It is approved or recognized for use in the Netherlands and Lithuania. It is not automatically approved across Europe.

“Is Tesla FSD available in Lithuania?”

Yes, with limits. Lithuania recognized the Dutch RDW provisional approval in May 2026, and Tesla lists Lithuania among successful FSD Supervised rollout markets. It remains supervised driver assistance.

“Can I use FSD in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland or Belgium?”

As of May 22, 2026, the reliable public answer is: not yet broadly confirmed by Tesla or those local regulators. Watch Tesla’s support pages and local regulatory announcements.

“Can I cross the border with FSD active?”

Do not rely on that. The public approvals are country-specific unless an EU-wide approval or local recognition applies.

“Is FSD now autonomous in Europe?”

No. RDW, Tesla, and Lithuania’s transport ministry all describe it as supervised driver assistance. The driver remains responsible.

What We Are Watching Next

This article will matter most if it stays precise. The next useful updates to watch are:

• European Commission submission and voting status
• formal recognition or local approval in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium and the Nordics
• whether additional EU countries recognize the Dutch approval
• Tesla support-page changes by country
• software rollout notes for eligible vehicles
• subscription and purchase pricing changes
• hardware eligibility changes for older vehicles
• border behavior for cross-country driving

For invoice and expense workflows, the key question is simpler: if FSD makes you drive more, are your charging records ready?

Bottom Line

Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe is now moving from one-country milestone to staged rollout.

The careful version of the story is the one owners can actually use:

• Approved first: Netherlands, April 10, 2026
• Recognized next: Lithuania, May 2026
• Not autonomous: driver remains responsible
• Not EU-wide yet: broader use still needs regulatory steps
• Country-dependent: local approval or recognition still matters
• Vehicle-dependent: hardware, software, model year and account eligibility still matter

For the driving part, follow Tesla and your local regulator. For the paperwork after those longer trips, use PlaidInvoices to keep your Supercharger invoices and charging exports organized before expense deadlines arrive.

Sources and Further Reading

• Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications: Lithuania recognizes Dutch approval for FSD Supervised
• Tesla Lithuania: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Vehicle Safety Report
• Tesla Support: Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
• Tesla Lithuania Support: Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
• Tesla Netherlands: Full Self-Driving subscriptions
• RDW: European type approval Tesla with provisional validity in the Netherlands
• Reuters: Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania