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Tesla’s Europe Rebound Strengthens in April as Dutch Regulator Grants Provisional FSD Approval

Higher fuel prices are pushing more European drivers to consider electric cars.

Tesla electric vehicles are pictured at one of the company's delivery centers in Valenton, near Paris, France, April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Overview

  • April registrations jumped 112% in France, 102% in Denmark, and 23% in the Netherlands, according to national industry data.
  • Across Europe, Tesla’s first‑quarter registrations rose nearly 45% after a near 27% decline in 2025.
  • The NetherlandsRDW gave Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving driver‑assistance software provisional approval and notified the European Commission to seek EU‑wide clearance, which Tesla supports with a monthly subscription model.
  • Competition tightened as Xpeng outsold Tesla in Denmark in April and BYD led in the Netherlands.
  • In the Netherlands, BOVAG reported 469 Tesla registrations in April, up from 381 a year earlier.