Tesla Inc. has made progress toward testing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on Swedish roads, conducting a joint site assessment test (SAT) with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) this week. The evaluation focused on the company’s upcoming FSD v14 software.
The assessment follows a previous denial of approval for similar trials in Stockholm earlier this year. The Transport Administration said the SAT has been completed and results are under review, a process expected to take one to two weeks. If approved, Tesla would be allowed to test FSD v14 on selected highways across Sweden.
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City testing remains subject to additional approvals. Urban trials would require permission from local municipalities, and no Swedish city has yet granted authorization. Södertälje, south of Stockholm, is seen as a potential candidate for initial urban testing if municipal authorities approve Tesla’s application. Local community advocates are reportedly engaging with officials to explore options for facilitating trials.
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Tesla’s efforts in Sweden are part of a broader push to introduce FSD across Europe, where regulators have generally taken a cautious approach to autonomous driving systems. While FSD is already available in countries including the United States, Canada, China, Australia, and New Zealand, public road testing in Europe has so far been limited.
The Swedish Transport Administration’s review of the SAT results could pave the way for Tesla to begin highway testing in the country, with urban trials potentially following pending municipal approvals.
