Tesla begins rolling out Full Self-Driving demonstrations in the Netherlands

Tesla has started introducing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability in the Netherlands, but the system has not yet received final approval for full use by private owners, meaning it is currently being offered through demonstration drives only.

What Tesla’s FSD package includes

The FSD package bundles a set of advanced driver-assistance features, including automatic lane changes, stopping for traffic lights, and pulling out of a parking space.

In the United States, Tesla says the system can be used without hands on the steering wheel, provided the driver continues to supervise the vehicle, with monitoring carried out via an in-cabin camera.

Instructor-led trials are the only option so far

During the initial phase in the Netherlands, FSD can only be tried in a “drive with an instructor” format. A specially authorised Tesla employee remains in the driver’s seat and showcases the system’s functions while the company awaits final clearance from regulators.

Bookings can be made online, with demonstration drives departing from Tesla Stores in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and other cities.

Full customer launch depends on regulatory sign-off

Tesla expects a broader customer rollout once the legal approval process is completed, which the company hopes to finish early in the year.

The move underscores how software-led capabilities are increasingly shaping competition in the urban electric-car market, where driver-assistance and automated driving features are becoming a major factor in buyers’ decisions.