# Tesla FSD Europe Approval A ‘Non-Event’ According to investor Ashok Elluswamy, Wall Street will view the approval of FSD in the Netherlands as a non-event.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The Netherlands Vehicle Authority has approved Tesla's supervised FSD technology for use in Europe.
- Tesla's FSD approval in Europe is seen as expected and not a significant market event by investors.
- Tesla's AI chief suggested FSD could soon expand to other European countries following Dutch approval.
- Tesla's retail sales in China dropped over 16% year-over-year in Q1 2026 despite higher wholesale numbers.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** Netherlands, United States, China

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