EVwire brief: Norway’s road authority Norwegian Public Roads Administration (SVV) has outlined what happens next following Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised approval by the RDW in the Netherlands.
As per the SVV, the decision now moves into a broader European review process, where regulators can question, delay, or vote on wider adoption. Norway cannot vote as a non-EU country, but will participate in scrutiny and may still require its own regional approval.
Context:
The SVV’s response was shared on X by Tesla community member @svennpetter, who reached out to the organization about Norway and FSD (Supervised).
Here’s a screenshot of the SVV’s response to Svenn:
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As could be seen in the SVV’s message, the RDW’s approval will be submitted under an EU exemption process, where member states will evaluate how Tesla’s system aligns with current safety regulations, including UN Reg. 171.
This stage requires the Netherlands to justify how FSD (Supervised) meets or deviates from existing standards, opening the door for technical and legal challenges from other countries.
Bernd van Nieuwenhoven, the RDW’s general manager of type approvals, recently confirmed that the RDW is planning to pursue EU-wide approval for Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) system. Here’s our report on the RDW’s update:
Regulators across the EU can then raise formal questions during this phase, and unresolved concerns may postpone any final decision. Norway, while not an EU member, can still engage in this process by submitting questions and reviewing the system’s compliance.
Norway signals additional review even after potential EU approval
The SVV indicated it will focus on how FSD performs under Nordic conditions, including weather, road surfaces, and visibility challenges.
It is also assessing risks tied to driver misunderstanding of the system, along with requirements for incident reporting, misuse prevention, and system robustness.
Tesla’s safety data estimates that vehicles operating with FSD (Supervised) engaged see 7x fewer minor and major collisions. (Source)
Even with EU-level clearance, Norway suggested deployment would not be automatic. The country may require a separate national review, including adjustments to customer information and system usage guidelines.
The SVV pointed to precedent with Ford’s BlueCruise, which underwent additional scrutiny and modifications before being approved locally. A similar path might happen for Tesla FSD (Supervised).
Source: @svennpetter on X
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