Step by step, Tesla’s automated driving technology is gaining ground in Europe. Slovenia has just authorized the Tesla FSD (Supervised) system on its roads. It becomes the sixth European Union country to greenlight this advanced driving aid. The topic remains hotly debated in the capitals.
Behind this new green light, the timetable is accelerating in Brussels as well. Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving system, branded Full Self-Driving (Supervised), could be put to a European vote. This vote, anticipated for October 6, 2026, would authorize the FSD at the Union level. The ballot will pit states already convinced against others that are still cautious. Its outcome could decide the future of FSD across the European market.
In Slovenia, Tesla’s supervised FSD earns its authorization
On September 7, 2026, Tesla announced the Slovenian authorization on the social network X. “FSD Supervised now approved in Slovenia. Deployment will begin soon,” the American automaker wrote. Elon Musk promptly shared the message. Slovenia’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Jernej Vrtovec, also echoed it, adding “Developing Slovenia.” The Slovenian Road Safety Agency subsequently confirmed the approval of the FSD system in writing.
Beyond the symbolism, authorities emphasize that FSD remains categorized as a Level 2 driver assistance. The system can manage trajectory, speed, and certain maneuvers, but the driver must remain attentive and fully responsible. Tesla relies on cameras alone, continuously monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings. The Slovenian Road Safety Agency aims to stay open to innovation while bringing each new technology into a safe framework. “The recognition of the temporary approval for the FSD (Supervised) illustrates the progressive integration of technologies into transport under regulatory supervision.”
A pivotal European vote for the future of Tesla’s FSD
The Netherlands, the first country to approve FSD (Supervised) in April 2026, has been joined by a small group of countries. Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, and the Belgium subsequently recognized this homologation between May and June. All rely on a temporary approval issued by the RDW, based on Article 39 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858. With Slovenia, these six states represent about 40 million inhabitants, roughly nine percent of the Union. Finland and Greece are also weighing national approvals, but no decision has been made yet.
The next step is a vote within the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV), expected on October 6, 2026. European authorization of the Tesla FSD requires a positive vote from fifteen member states representing sixty-five percent of the population. Tesla is preparing for this vote with a dataset drawn from its FSD trials in Europe and North America. France voiced safety concerns in July about the system. It is testing two vehicles equipped with FSD after a “constructive exchange” between Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot and Elon Musk. Sweden warns that it will reject European approval as long as the speed-exceeding capability remains active.
