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Calculated Shard: 197 (from laksa053)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa197.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars\/","crawl_time":1776064005,"first_indexed_time":1712779429,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,teslarati!www,\/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8024717431813707597","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Tesla's S3XY lineup lands in Top 50 most in-demand used cars","meta_descriptions":["According to a new study, all four Tesla models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"News\nPublished\n2 years ago\non\nApril 10, 2024\nShare\nTweet\nAccording to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally.\nTesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales.\nPast studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike.\nIt appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from \nCompare the Market — Australia\nshowed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas.\nThe study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000).\nAnother EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively.\nInterestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales.\nTesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks\nEvidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance.\nNot only has an\nincreased advertising effort likely contributed\n, but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy.\nI’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at \njoey@teslarati.com\n. You can also reach me on Twitter \n@KlenderJoey\n, or if you have news tips, you can email us at \ntips@teslarati.com\n.\nJoey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. \r\n\r\nIn his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions.\r\n\r\nYou can get in touch with joey at\njoey@teslarati.com\n. He is also on X\n@KlenderJoey\n.\r\n\r\nIf you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out\nshop.teslarati.com\nElon Musk\nTesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase\nTesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything.\nPublished\n10 hours ago\non\nApril 12, 2026\nTesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off.\nWhen the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a $40,000 deposit and cost nearly $100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware.\nBoth models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at $159,420, a roughly $35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory.\nThe discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.”\nThe Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually.\nElon Musk\nTesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think\nTesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use.\nPublished\n1 day ago\non\nApril 11, 2026\nOn April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads.\nAs\nTeslarati reported\n, the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets.\n\nThe European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed.\nFeature\nFSD US\nFSD Europe (Netherlands)\nRegulatory framework\nSelf-certification, post-market oversight\nPre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39)\nHands requirement\nHands-off permitted on highway\nHands must be available to take over immediately\nAuto turning from stop lights\nAvailable — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously\nAvailable in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections\nDriving modes\nMultiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode\nEU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit\nSummon\nAvailable — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver\nStatus unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027\nDriver monitoring\nCamera-based eye tracking\nStricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts\nSoftware version\nFSD v14.3\nEU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW\nGeographic restriction\nUS, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea\nNetherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026\nSubscription price\n$99\/month\n€99\/month\nFull urban FSD scope\nAvailable\nPartial — separate urban application planned for 2027\nThe approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes\na milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions\nas one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number.\nTesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.”\nNews\nTesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers.\nPublished\n1 day ago\non\nApril 11, 2026\nOne of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed.\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles:\nthe Auto Wipers\n.\nConfirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware.\n🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system\nhttps:\/\/t.co\/QjjKHKxSNv\npic.twitter.com\/mEbd04oJAu\n— TESLARATI (@Teslarati)\nApril 10, 2026\nTesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of\nTesla Vision around 2018\n.\nOwners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear.\nThis is a rare occurrence anymore\n, but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling.\nTesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone.\nEarly “Deep Rain” initiatives\nand the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks\n, with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted.\nElon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements\nVision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection\nThe new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass.\nWater lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. This real-time “tactile” data acts as an independent check on the camera’s visual cues, instantly shutting down false triggers on dry glass and fine-tuning speed for actual rain.\nThe system can also detect ice and auto-activate defrost heaters, while long-term friction trends alert drivers when blades need replacing.\nBy fusing vision with precise motor-load physics, Tesla has created a hybrid sensor that is both elegant and cost-free. Owners have waited years for reliable auto wipers; this OTA rollout may finally deliver them.","attrs_markdown":"[![TESLARATI](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/)\n\n- [NEWS](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n- [Tesla](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/tesla\/)\n- [\\| **SHOP** TESLA Gear & Upgrades \\|](https:\/\/shop.teslarati.com\/)\n- [SPACEX](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/spacex\/)\n- [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n\nConnect with us\n\n[![TESLARATI](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/)\n\n## TESLARATI\n\n#### Tesla’s S3XY lineup lands in Top 50 most in-demand used cars\n- [NEWS](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-400x240.jpg)Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition\/)\n  - [![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes-400x240.jpg)Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tesla-automatic-wipers-400x240.jpg)Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-troublesome-auto-wipers-major-upgrade\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tesla-roadster-head-on-400x240.jpeg)Tesla Roadster unveiling set for this month: what to expect](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-roadster-unveiling-what-to-expect\/)\n  - [![tesla cabin facing camera](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tesla-internal-camera-400x240.jpg)Tesla Cabin Camera gets an incredible new feature for added driver safety](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-cabin-camera-incredible-new-feature-added-driver-safety\/)\n- [Tesla](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/tesla\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-400x240.jpg)Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition\/)\n  - [![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes-400x240.jpg)Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tesla-automatic-wipers-400x240.jpg)Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-troublesome-auto-wipers-major-upgrade\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tesla-roadster-head-on-400x240.jpeg)Tesla Roadster unveiling set for this month: what to expect](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-roadster-unveiling-what-to-expect\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tesla-semi-production-1-400x240.jpg)Tesla’s Semi truck factory is open with a detail that changes everything](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-semi-truck-factory-nevada\/)\n- [\\| **SHOP** TESLA Gear & Upgrades \\|](https:\/\/shop.teslarati.com\/)\n- [SPACEX](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/spacex\/)\n  - [![spacex-investment-alphabet-profit](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SpaceX-investment-fuels-Alphabets-8-billion-profit-surge--400x240.jpeg)SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-ng-24-mission-space-station\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terafab-render-400x240.jpeg)Elon Musk’s Terafab project locks up massive new partner](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-terafab-project-locks-up-massive-new-partner\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Falcon-Heavy-and-Elon-Musk-at-LZ-1-SpaceX-National-Geographic-1-edit-400x240.jpg)Elon Musk calls out \\$2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as ‘BS’](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-calls-out-2-trillion-spacex-ipo-valuation-bs\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spacex-starship-v3-1-400x240.jpeg)Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3’s maiden voyage](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-reveals-date-starship-v3-maiden-voyage\/)\n  - [![Space Force officials say the Falcon 9 booster pictured here in SpaceX's rocket factory will have to wait a few months longer for its launch debut. (SpaceX)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/GPS-III-SV03-Falcon-9-B1060-processing-2019-SpaceX-1-crop-400x240.jpg)SpaceX to launch military missile tracking satellites through new Space Force contract](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-space-force-missle-defense-satellite\/)\n- [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-400x240.jpg)Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition\/)\n  - [![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes-400x240.jpg)Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tesla-semi-production-1-400x240.jpg)Tesla’s Semi truck factory is open with a detail that changes everything](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-semi-truck-factory-nevada\/)\n  - [![spacex-investment-alphabet-profit](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SpaceX-investment-fuels-Alphabets-8-billion-profit-surge--400x240.jpeg)SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-ng-24-mission-space-station\/)\n  - [![tesla v4 supercharger](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tesla-v4-supercharger-rollout-400x240.jpeg)Tesla Supercharger for Business exposes jaw-dropping ROI gap between best and worst locations](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-supercharger-business-online-roi-calculator\/)\n\nCredit: Tesla\n\n### [News](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n# Tesla’s S3XY lineup lands in Top 50 most in-demand used cars\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg)\n\nPublished\n\n2 years ago\n\non\n\nApril 10, 2024\n\nBy\n\n[Joey Klender](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/author\/joey-klender\/ \"Posts by Joey Klender\")\n\nAccording to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally.\n\nTesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales.\n\nPast studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike.\n\nIt appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from [*Compare the Market — Australia*](https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/car-insurance\/features\/used-car-demand-report-2024\/) showed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000).\n\nAnother EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively.\n\nInterestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales.\n\n> [Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-3-model-y-lead-used-ev-sales-2023\/)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nEvidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance.\n\nNot only has an [increased advertising effort likely contributed](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-advertising-campaign-cars-com\/), but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy.\n\n*I’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at* *[joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com)**. You can also reach me on Twitter* *[@KlenderJoey](http:\/\/twitter.com\/klenderjoey)**, or if you have news tips, you can email us at* *[tips@teslarati.com](mailto:tips@teslarati.com)**.*\n\nAdvertisement\n\nRelated Topics:[Featured](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tag\/featured\/)[Tesla](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tag\/tesla\/)[Used Tesla](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tag\/used-tesla\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=60&r=pg)\n\n[Joey Klender](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/author\/joey-klender\/ \"Posts by Joey Klender\")\n\nJoey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions. You can get in touch with joey at [joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com). He is also on X [@KlenderJoey](https:\/\/x.com\/klenderjoey). If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out [shop.teslarati.com](https:\/\/shop.teslarati.com\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nComments\n\n### [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n# Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase\nTesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg)\n\nPublished\n\n10 hours ago\n\non\n\nApril 12, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Gene](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/author\/gene-l\/ \"Posts by Gene\")\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob.jpg)\n\nTesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off.\n\nWhen the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a \\$40,000 deposit and cost nearly \\$100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware.\n\nBoth models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at \\$159,420, a roughly \\$35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory.\n\nThe discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.”\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually.\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-order-invite-672x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-order-invite\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-x-signature-confgurator-1024x615.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-x-signature-confgurator\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-x-signature-falcon-wings-race-track-1024x554.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-x-signature-falcon-wings-race-track\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-configurator-1024x590.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-configurator\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-delivery-1024x600.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-delivery\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-badge-1024x668.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-badge\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-ceramic-brakes-1024x826.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-ceramic-brakes\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-plate-puddle-1024x826.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-plate-puddle\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-garnet-red-door-handles-1024x826.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-garnet-red-door-handles\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-plaid-seats-1024x740.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-plaid-seats\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-dash-badge-1024x740.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-dash-badge\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-applique-1024x719.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-applique\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-1024x740.jpg)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob\/)\n\n[Continue Reading](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition\/)\n\n### [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n# Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think\nTesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg)\n\nPublished\n\n1 day ago\n\non\n\nApril 11, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Gene](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/author\/gene-l\/ \"Posts by Gene\")\n\n![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes.jpg)\n\nOn April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads.\n\nAs [Teslarati reported](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-full-self-driving-gets-first-ever-european-approval\/), the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets.\n\n  \n The European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed.\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Feature** | **FSD US** | **FSD Europe (Netherlands)** |\n| Regulatory framework | Self-certification, post-market oversight | Pre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39) |\n| Hands requirement | Hands-off permitted on highway | Hands must be available to take over immediately |\n| Auto turning from stop lights | Available — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously | Available in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections |\n| Driving modes | Multiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode | EU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit |\n| Summon | Available — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver | Status unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027 |\n| Driver monitoring | Camera-based eye tracking | Stricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts |\n| Software version | FSD v14.3 | EU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW |\n| Geographic restriction | US, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea | Netherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026 |\n| Subscription price | \\$99\/month | €99\/month |\n| Full urban FSD scope | Available | Partial — separate urban application planned for 2027 |\n\nThe approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes [a milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-makes-elon-musk-new-compensation-package-official\/) as one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.”\n\n[Continue Reading](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n\n### [News](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n# Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers.\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg)\n\nPublished\n\n1 day ago\n\non\n\nApril 11, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Joey Klender](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/author\/joey-klender\/ \"Posts by Joey Klender\")\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tesla-automatic-wipers-scaled.jpg)\n\nOne of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed.\n\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: [the Auto Wipers](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/teslas-elon-musk-quick-update-smart-auto-wiper-actually-smart-summon-release-date\/).\n\nConfirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware.\n\n> 🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system <https:\/\/t.co\/QjjKHKxSNv> [pic.twitter.com\/mEbd04oJAu](https:\/\/t.co\/mEbd04oJAu)\n> \n> — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) [April 10, 2026](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/2042623039855108279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n> \n> Advertisement\n\nTesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of [Tesla Vision around 2018](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-fix-tesla-autowipers-next-software-update\/).\n\nOwners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear.\n\n[This is a rare occurrence anymore](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-auto-wiper-update-subpar-performance\/), but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone.\n\nEarly “Deep Rain” initiatives [and the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-finally-improves-auto-wipers\/), with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted.\n\n> [Elon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-apologizes-tesla-auto-wipers\/)\n\nVision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass.\n\nWater lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. This real-time “tactile” data acts as an independent check on the camera’s visual cues, instantly shutting down false triggers on dry glass and fine-tuning speed for actual rain.\n\nThe system can also detect ice and auto-activate defrost heaters, while long-term friction trends alert drivers when blades need replacing.\n\nBy fusing vision with precise motor-load physics, Tesla has created a hybrid sensor that is both elegant and cost-free. Owners have waited years for reliable auto wipers; this OTA rollout may finally deliver them.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[Continue Reading](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-troublesome-auto-wipers-major-upgrade\/)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars\/#mvp-tab-col1)\n- [Popular](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars\/#mvp-tab-col2)\n- [Videos](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-s3xy-lineup-top-50-in-demand-used-cars\/#mvp-tab-col3)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk10 hours ago Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition\/)\n\n[![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk1 day ago Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tesla-automatic-wipers-80x80.jpg) News1 day ago Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-troublesome-auto-wipers-major-upgrade\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/optimus-hands-heart-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk2 weeks ago Elon Musk announces disappointing Tesla Optimus update](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-announces-disappointing-tesla-optimus-update\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terafab-render-80x80.jpeg) Elon Musk6 days ago Elon Musk’s Terafab project locks up massive new partner](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-terafab-project-locks-up-massive-new-partner\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Falcon-Heavy-and-Elon-Musk-at-LZ-1-SpaceX-National-Geographic-1-edit-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk1 week ago Elon Musk calls out \\$2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as ‘BS’](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-calls-out-2-trillion-spacex-ipo-valuation-bs\/)\n\n[![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk1 day ago Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tesla-fsd-stop-pedestrian-crossing-80x80.jpg) Elon Musk2 weeks ago Tesla FSD mocks BMW human driver: Saves pedestrian from near miss](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-fsd-vs-human-driver-intent-detection\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/spacex-starship-flight-7-liftoff-e1737068892658-80x80.jpeg) News1 year ago SpaceX completes second catch of lower stage, but loses Starship](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-completes-second-catch-lower-stage-loses-starship\/)\n\n> [@teslarati](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@teslarati?refer=embed \"@teslarati\")\n> \n> How to give your Tesla a Custom Lovk Sound! 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"### [News](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg)\n\nPublished\n\n2 years ago\n\non\n\nApril 10, 2024\n\nAccording to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally.\n\nTesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales.\n\nPast studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike.\n\nIt appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from [*Compare the Market — Australia*](https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/car-insurance\/features\/used-car-demand-report-2024\/) showed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas.\n\nThe study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000).\n\nAnother EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively.\n\nInterestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales.\n\n> [Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-model-3-model-y-lead-used-ev-sales-2023\/)\n\nEvidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance.\n\nNot only has an [increased advertising effort likely contributed](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-advertising-campaign-cars-com\/), but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy.\n\n*I’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at* *[joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com)**. You can also reach me on Twitter* *[@KlenderJoey](http:\/\/twitter.com\/klenderjoey)**, or if you have news tips, you can email us at* *[tips@teslarati.com](mailto:tips@teslarati.com)**.*\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=60&r=pg)\n\nJoey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions. You can get in touch with joey at [joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com). He is also on X [@KlenderJoey](https:\/\/x.com\/klenderjoey). If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out [shop.teslarati.com](https:\/\/shop.teslarati.com\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png)\n\n### [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n## Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase\nTesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg)\n\nPublished\n\n10 hours ago\n\non\n\nApril 12, 2026\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob.jpg)\n\nTesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off.\n\nWhen the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a \\$40,000 deposit and cost nearly \\$100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware.\n\nBoth models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at \\$159,420, a roughly \\$35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory.\n\nThe discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.”\n\nThe Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually.\n\n### [Elon Musk](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/elon-musk\/)\n## Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think\nTesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg)\n\nPublished\n\n1 day ago\n\non\n\nApril 11, 2026\n\n![Tesla FSD 14.3 \\[Credit: TESLARATI)](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes.jpg)\n\nOn April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads.\n\nAs [Teslarati reported](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-full-self-driving-gets-first-ever-european-approval\/), the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets.\n\n  \n The European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed.\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Feature** | **FSD US** | **FSD Europe (Netherlands)** |\n| Regulatory framework | Self-certification, post-market oversight | Pre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39) |\n| Hands requirement | Hands-off permitted on highway | Hands must be available to take over immediately |\n| Auto turning from stop lights | Available — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously | Available in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections |\n| Driving modes | Multiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode | EU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit |\n| Summon | Available — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver | Status unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027 |\n| Driver monitoring | Camera-based eye tracking | Stricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts |\n| Software version | FSD v14.3 | EU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW |\n| Geographic restriction | US, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea | Netherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026 |\n| Subscription price | \\$99\/month | €99\/month |\n| Full urban FSD scope | Available | Partial — separate urban application planned for 2027 |\n\nThe approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes [a milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-makes-elon-musk-new-compensation-package-official\/) as one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number.\n\nTesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.”\n\n### [News](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/category\/news\/)\n## Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers.\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg)\n\nPublished\n\n1 day ago\n\non\n\nApril 11, 2026\n\n![](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tesla-automatic-wipers-scaled.jpg)\n\nOne of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed.\n\nTesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: [the Auto Wipers](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/teslas-elon-musk-quick-update-smart-auto-wiper-actually-smart-summon-release-date\/).\n\nConfirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware.\n\n> 🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system <https:\/\/t.co\/QjjKHKxSNv> [pic.twitter.com\/mEbd04oJAu](https:\/\/t.co\/mEbd04oJAu)\n> \n> — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) [April 10, 2026](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/2042623039855108279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nTesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of [Tesla Vision around 2018](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-fix-tesla-autowipers-next-software-update\/).\n\nOwners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear.\n\n[This is a rare occurrence anymore](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-auto-wiper-update-subpar-performance\/), but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling.\n\nTesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone.\n\nEarly “Deep Rain” initiatives [and the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-finally-improves-auto-wipers\/), with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted.\n\n> [Elon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements](https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-apologizes-tesla-auto-wipers\/)\n\nVision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection\n\nThe new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass.\n\nWater lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. 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Boilerpipe Text	News Published 2 years ago on April 10, 2024 Share Tweet According to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally. Tesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales. Past studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike. It appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from Compare the Market — Australia showed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas. The study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000). Another EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively. Interestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks Evidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance. Not only has an increased advertising effort likely contributed , but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy. I’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com . You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com . Joey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions. You can get in touch with joey at joey@teslarati.com . He is also on X @KlenderJoey . If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out shop.teslarati.com Elon Musk Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase Tesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything. Published 10 hours ago on April 12, 2026 Tesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off. When the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a $40,000 deposit and cost nearly $100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware. Both models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at $159,420, a roughly $35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory. The discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.” The Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually. Elon Musk Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think Tesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use. Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 On April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads. As Teslarati reported , the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets. The European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed. Feature FSD US FSD Europe (Netherlands) Regulatory framework Self-certification, post-market oversight Pre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39) Hands requirement Hands-off permitted on highway Hands must be available to take over immediately Auto turning from stop lights Available — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously Available in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections Driving modes Multiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode EU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit Summon Available — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver Status unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027 Driver monitoring Camera-based eye tracking Stricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts Software version FSD v14.3 EU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW Geographic restriction US, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea Netherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026 Subscription price $99/month €99/month Full urban FSD scope Available Partial — separate urban application planned for 2027 The approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes a milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions as one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number. Tesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.” News Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers. Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 One of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed. Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers . Confirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware. 🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system https://t.co/QjjKHKxSNv pic.twitter.com/mEbd04oJAu — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) April 10, 2026 Tesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of Tesla Vision around 2018 . Owners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear. This is a rare occurrence anymore , but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling. Tesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone. Early “Deep Rain” initiatives and the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks , with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted. Elon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements Vision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection The new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass. Water lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. This real-time “tactile” data acts as an independent check on the camera’s visual cues, instantly shutting down false triggers on dry glass and fine-tuning speed for actual rain. The system can also detect ice and auto-activate defrost heaters, while long-term friction trends alert drivers when blades need replacing. By fusing vision with precise motor-load physics, Tesla has created a hybrid sensor that is both elegant and cost-free. Owners have waited years for reliable auto wipers; this OTA rollout may finally deliver them.
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Tesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales. Past studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike. It appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from [Compare the Market — Australia](https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/car-insurance/features/used-car-demand-report-2024/) showed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas. Advertisement The study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000). Another EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively. Interestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales. > [Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-model-y-lead-used-ev-sales-2023/) Advertisement Evidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance. Not only has an [increased advertising effort likely contributed](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advertising-campaign-cars-com/), but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy. I’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at [joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com). You can also reach me on Twitter [@KlenderJoey](http://twitter.com/klenderjoey), or if you have news tips, you can email us at [tips@teslarati.com](mailto:tips@teslarati.com). 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If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out [shop.teslarati.com](https://shop.teslarati.com/) ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png) Advertisement Comments ### [Elon Musk](https://www.teslarati.com/category/elon-musk/) # Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase Tesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything. ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg) Published 10 hours ago on April 12, 2026 By [Gene](https://www.teslarati.com/author/gene-l/ "Posts by Gene") ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob.jpg) Tesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off. When the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a \$40,000 deposit and cost nearly \$100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware. Both models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at \$159,420, a roughly \$35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory. The discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.” Advertisement The Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually. [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-x-signature-order-invite-672x1024.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-x-signature-order-invite/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-x-signature-confgurator-1024x615.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-x-signature-confgurator/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-x-signature-falcon-wings-race-track-1024x554.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-x-signature-falcon-wings-race-track/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-configurator-1024x590.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-configurator/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-delivery-1024x600.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-delivery/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-badge-1024x668.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-badge/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-ceramic-brakes-1024x826.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-gold-ceramic-brakes/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-plate-puddle-1024x826.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-plate-puddle/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-garnet-red-door-handles-1024x826.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-garnet-red-door-handles/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-plaid-seats-1024x740.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-plaid-seats/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-dash-badge-1024x740.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-dash-badge/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-applique-1024x719.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-applique/) [![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob-1024x740.jpg)](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob/) [Continue Reading](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-x-signature-edition/) ### [Elon Musk](https://www.teslarati.com/category/elon-musk/) # Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think Tesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use. ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg) Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 By [Gene](https://www.teslarati.com/author/gene-l/ "Posts by Gene") ![Tesla FSD 14.3 \[Credit: TESLARATI)](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes.jpg) On April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads. As [Teslarati reported](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-full-self-driving-gets-first-ever-european-approval/), the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets. The European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Feature \| FSD US \| FSD Europe (Netherlands) \| \| Regulatory framework \| Self-certification, post-market oversight \| Pre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39) \| \| Hands requirement \| Hands-off permitted on highway \| Hands must be available to take over immediately \| \| Auto turning from stop lights \| Available — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously \| Available in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections \| \| Driving modes \| Multiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode \| EU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit \| \| Summon \| Available — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver \| Status unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027 \| \| Driver monitoring \| Camera-based eye tracking \| Stricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts \| \| Software version \| FSD v14.3 \| EU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW \| \| Geographic restriction \| US, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea \| Netherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026 \| \| Subscription price \| \$99/month \| €99/month \| \| Full urban FSD scope \| Available \| Partial — separate urban application planned for 2027 \| The approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes [a milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-makes-elon-musk-new-compensation-package-official/) as one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number. Advertisement Tesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.” [Continue Reading](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fsd-us-vs-europe-features/) ### [News](https://www.teslarati.com/category/news/) # Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg) Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 By [Joey Klender](https://www.teslarati.com/author/joey-klender/ "Posts by Joey Klender") ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tesla-automatic-wipers-scaled.jpg) One of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed. Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: [the Auto Wipers](https://www.teslarati.com/teslas-elon-musk-quick-update-smart-auto-wiper-actually-smart-summon-release-date/). Confirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware. > 🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system <https://t.co/QjjKHKxSNv> [pic.twitter.com/mEbd04oJAu](https://t.co/mEbd04oJAu) > > — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) [April 10, 2026](https://twitter.com/Teslarati/status/2042623039855108279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > Advertisement Tesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of [Tesla Vision around 2018](https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-fix-tesla-autowipers-next-software-update/). Owners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear. [This is a rare occurrence anymore](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-auto-wiper-update-subpar-performance/), but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling. Advertisement Tesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone. Early “Deep Rain” initiatives [and the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-finally-improves-auto-wipers/), with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted. > [Elon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements](https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-apologizes-tesla-auto-wipers/) Vision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection Advertisement The new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass. Water lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. This real-time “tactile” data acts as an independent check on the camera’s visual cues, instantly shutting down false triggers on dry glass and fine-tuning speed for actual rain. The system can also detect ice and auto-activate defrost heaters, while long-term friction trends alert drivers when blades need replacing. By fusing vision with precise motor-load physics, Tesla has created a hybrid sensor that is both elegant and cost-free. Owners have waited years for reliable auto wipers; this OTA rollout may finally deliver them. 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Readable Markdown	### [News](https://www.teslarati.com/category/news/) ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg) Published 2 years ago on April 10, 2024 According to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally. Tesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales. Past studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike. It appears global interest in used EVs still falls in Tesla’s favor, as a new survey from [Compare the Market — Australia](https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/car-insurance/features/used-car-demand-report-2024/) showed that the top 50 cars worldwide were comprised of only five electric cars, four of them being Teslas. The study uses global annual search volume averages to determine which vehicle models are the most popular among used cars. The Jeep Wrangler (536,200), Toyota Tacoma (531,000), Honda Civic (505,600), and Honda City (498,200) led the Tesla Model 3 (412,000). Another EV doesn’t show up until the 21st place on the list, as the Tesla Model Y (173,400) appears. The Model S (146,200), Model X (134,700), and Nissan Leaf (125,800) round out the EVs on the list with 26th place, 33rd place, and 37th place, respectively. Interestingly, we did not see the Chevrolet Bolt on the list, which was the third-most-popular EV in 2023 U.S. used EV sales. > [Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-model-y-lead-used-ev-sales-2023/) Evidently, even non-Tesla drivers are most interested in the company’s vehicles as the automaker has pushed its cars to the point of ultimate relevance. Not only has an [increased advertising effort likely contributed](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advertising-campaign-cars-com/), but Tesla’s attempts to build the most reliable and technologically proficient vehicles have helped the company encourage potential consumers to consider driving what many feel is the best EV money can buy. I’d love to hear from you! If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at [joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com). You can also reach me on Twitter [@KlenderJoey](http://twitter.com/klenderjoey), or if you have news tips, you can email us at [tips@teslarati.com](mailto:tips@teslarati.com). ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=60&r=pg) Joey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions. You can get in touch with joey at [joey@teslarati.com](mailto:joey@teslarati.com). He is also on X [@KlenderJoey](https://x.com/klenderjoey). If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out [shop.teslarati.com](https://shop.teslarati.com/) ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Teslarati-Logo-white-transparent-170.png) ### [Elon Musk](https://www.teslarati.com/category/elon-musk/) ## Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase Tesla’s final 350-unit Signature Edition closes the book on two cars that changed everything. ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg) Published 10 hours ago on April 12, 2026 ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-model-s-signature-key-fob.jpg) Tesla has announced a super limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid units as an invite only purchase in a bid to give its original flagship vehicles a proper send-off. When the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a \$40,000 deposit and cost nearly \$100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers. This new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware. Both models are finished in an exclusive Garnet Red paint not available on any current Tesla production vehicle, with gold Tesla T badges up front, a gold Plaid badge and Signature badge at the rear, and a white Alcantara interior featuring gold Plaid seat badges, gold piping, Signature-marked door sills, and a numbered dash plate. The Model S adds carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers. Every unit ships with Tesla’s Luxe Package, bundling Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, free lifetime Supercharging, and a Signature Edition key fob. Both are priced at \$159,420, a roughly \$35,000 premium over standard Plaid inventory. The discontinuation is part of a broader strategic shift. At Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk described the decision as “slightly sad” but necessary, saying: “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.” The Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually. ### [Elon Musk](https://www.teslarati.com/category/elon-musk/) ## Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think Tesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but the European version differs from what US drivers use. ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/avatar_user_123_1767765376-46x46.jpeg) Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 ![Tesla FSD 14.3 \[Credit: TESLARATI)](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tesla-fsd-14-3-release-notes.jpg) On April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla the first European type approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised, making the Netherlands the first country on the continent to authorize Tesla’s semi-autonomous system for customer use on public roads. As [Teslarati reported](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-full-self-driving-gets-first-ever-european-approval/), the RDW approval followed 18 months of testing, more than 1.6 million kilometers driven on EU roads, 13,000 customer ride-alongs, and documentation covering over 400 compliance requirements. Tesla Europe had been running public demo drives through cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven since early 2026, giving passengers their first experience of the system on European streets. The European version of FSD is not the same software US drivers use. The RDW’s own statement is direct, noting that the software versions and functionalities in the US and Europe “are therefore not comparable one-to-one.” We’ve compile a table below that captures the most significant differences between US-based Tesla FSD vs. European Tesla FSD that’s based on what regulators and Tesla have publicly confirmed. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Feature \| FSD US \| FSD Europe (Netherlands) \| \| Regulatory framework \| Self-certification, post-market oversight \| Pre-market type approval required (UN R-171 + Article 39) \| \| Hands requirement \| Hands-off permitted on highway \| Hands must be available to take over immediately \| \| Auto turning from stop lights \| Available — navigates intersections, turns, and traffic signals autonomously \| Available in EU build — confirmed in Amsterdam demo footage handling unprotected turns and signalized intersections \| \| Driving modes \| Multiple profiles including a more aggressive “Mad Max” mode \| EU build is more conservative by default and errs on the side of restraint when it cannot confirm the limit \| \| Summon \| Available — Smart Summon navigates parking lots to driver \| Status unclear — not confirmed as part of the RDW-approved feature set; urban FSD approval targeted separately for 2027 \| \| Driver monitoring \| Camera-based eye tracking \| Stricter continuous monitoring with more frequent intervention alerts \| \| Software version \| FSD v14.3 \| EU-specific builds that must be separately validated by RDW \| \| Geographic restriction \| US, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, NZ, South Korea \| Netherlands only; EU-wide vote pending summer 2026 \| \| Subscription price \| \$99/month \| €99/month \| \| Full urban FSD scope \| Available \| Partial — separate urban application planned for 2027 \| The approval comes as Tesla is under real pressure to grow FSD subscriptions globally. Musk’s 2025 CEO compensation package, approved by shareholders, includes [a milestone requiring 10 million active FSD subscriptions](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-makes-elon-musk-new-compensation-package-official/) as one condition for his stock awards to vest. Tesla hit one million subscriptions during its Q4 2025 earnings call, which is a meaningful start, but still a long way from the target. Opening Europe as a market for subscriptions, rather than just hardware sales, directly accelerates that number. Tesla has said it anticipates EU-wide recognition of the Dutch approval during summer 2026, which would extend FSD access to Germany, France, and other major markets through a mutual recognition process without each country repeating the full 18-month review. That timeline is Tesla’s projection, not a confirmed regulatory outcome. As Musk acknowledged at Davos in January 2026, “We hope to get Supervised Full Self-Driving approval in Europe, hopefully next month.” ### [News](https://www.teslarati.com/category/news/) ## Tesla’s troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: the Auto Wipers. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac68a2d2e0f54264a6e90f769fed0d8b48118dc1460382eda9a861642355c674?s=46&r=pg) Published 1 day ago on April 11, 2026 ![](https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tesla-automatic-wipers-scaled.jpg) One of Tesla’s most complained-about features is that of the Auto Wipers, but they have recently received a major upgrade that impacts every vehicle in the company’s fleet, a company executive confirmed. Tesla has quietly deployed a major over-the-air (OTA) update across its entire fleet, implementing a new patent that could finally solve one of the most complained-about features in its vehicles: [the Auto Wipers](https://www.teslarati.com/teslas-elon-musk-quick-update-smart-auto-wiper-actually-smart-summon-release-date/). Confirmed by senior Tesla AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, the improvement is based on patent US 20260097742 A1. It introduces an “energy balance model” that adds a tactile, physics-driven layer to the existing camera-based system—without requiring any new hardware. > 🚨 Tesla has already implemented a new patent that improves the accuracy of the Auto Wiper system <https://t.co/QjjKHKxSNv> [pic.twitter.com/mEbd04oJAu](https://t.co/mEbd04oJAu) > > — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) [April 10, 2026](https://twitter.com/Teslarati/status/2042623039855108279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Tesla drivers have griped about auto wipers since the company ditched traditional rain sensors in favor of [Tesla Vision around 2018](https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-fix-tesla-autowipers-next-software-update/). Owners routinely report the wipers failing to activate in light drizzle or mist, leaving windshields streaked and visibility dangerously reduced. Just as often, they formerly blasted into high-speed mode on dry, sunny days, screeching across glass and risking scratches or premature blade wear. [This is a rare occurrence anymore](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-auto-wiper-update-subpar-performance/), but many owners still report the feature having the wipers perform at the incorrect speed or frequency when precipitation is falling. Tesla has tried repeatedly to fix the problem through software alone. Early “Deep Rain” initiatives [and the 2023 Autowiper v4 update used multi-camera video and refined neural networks](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-finally-improves-auto-wipers/), with Elon Musk promising “super good” performance. The 2024.14 update added manual sensitivity boosts, and later FSD versions claimed further gains. Yet complaints persisted. > [Elon Musk apologizes for Tesla’s quirky auto wipers, hints at improvements](https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-apologizes-tesla-auto-wipers/) Vision systems struggle with edge cases—glare, bugs, reflections, or faint mist—because they rely purely on visual inference rather than physical detection The new patent takes a different approach. The car’s computer constantly measures electrical power delivered to the wiper motor. It subtracts predictable losses—internal motor friction, linkage drag, and aerodynamic resistance—leaving only the friction force between the rubber blade and windshield glass. Water lubricates the glass, sharply reducing friction; dry or icy surfaces increase it dramatically. This real-time “tactile” data acts as an independent check on the camera’s visual cues, instantly shutting down false triggers on dry glass and fine-tuning speed for actual rain. The system can also detect ice and auto-activate defrost heaters, while long-term friction trends alert drivers when blades need replacing. By fusing vision with precise motor-load physics, Tesla has created a hybrid sensor that is both elegant and cost-free. Owners have waited years for reliable auto wipers; this OTA rollout may finally deliver them.
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