Tesla seeks local approval to test FSD in Jönköping, Sweden

Tesla is accelerating efforts to introduce Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe. After receiving permissions to test in other parts of the country, the company has formally applied to extend its FSD testing program to Jönköping, Sweden.

As Tesla prepares for future European regulatory approvals, on-road validation across Europe is increasingly important.

Application in Jönköping

The development was first reported by the local newspaper, Jönköpings-Posten, which said Tesla contacted the municipality to request permission to begin FSD tests on city streets.

Tesla’s Head of Public Policy for Northern Europe, Sofia Bennerstål, confirmed that an application has been submitted and that testing will continue, adding that the company’s testing in the region to date has been satisfactory.

This indicates that data gathered from nearby cities has been valuable and that the next phase is to address road conditions within Jönköping itself.

A local Jönköping resident took to X to detail why the city may be of particular interest:

I was raised in this city and been driving there for many years, I believe Tesla chose this specific location for a reason, Jönköping has a very unique traffic intersection for buses and cars something that is extremely rare and difficult to find anywhere else in Sweden. pic.twitter.com/Dku99tFSDL

— Mr J (@CryptoSnJ) February 25, 2026

This kind of targeted, local testing mirrors the approach used to handle Australia’s infamous hook turn in Melbourne, a maneuver that can be challenging even for experienced human drivers.

How testing will be conducted

If local authorities approve the application, road testing will be carried out by Tesla’s dedicated FSD testing employees, not customers. The program uses a fleet of Tesla-owned and -operated vehicles with a safety driver behind the wheel, consistent with practices in other regions.

What comes next

Sweden is quickly emerging as a key testbed for Tesla’s FSD efforts in Europe, with multiple municipalities in the country authorizing trials.

By securing these municipal approvals, Tesla can collect the localized data needed to train on Europe’s distinct driving conditions, which differ significantly from those in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Structured pilot programs provide the essential evidence required to meet stringent safety and regulatory standards before FSD can be made available to a wider public in Europe.