Italy backs Tesla’s supervised driving system ahead of EU‑wide approval vote
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini announced Italy’s support for Tesla Assisted Driving after a conversation with Elon Musk. Italy becomes the third most populous EU member to back the system, joining Germany and bringing the total of supportive countries to ten, which together cover about 14 % of the EU population. An EU‑wide approval vote is scheduled for December and requires at least 15 member states representing 65 % of the bloc’s population.
Why it matters
The backing adds political momentum for a EU‑wide clearance that would allow Tesla to sell its supervised driver‑assistance software across Europe, potentially expanding sales in a market of over 500 million people. Analysts note that a successful vote could accelerate adoption of Tesla’s hardware‑4 vehicles in the region.
Key facts
- 1Italy announced its support for a swift EU approval of Tesla Assisted Driving on October 29, 2026. eletric-vehicles.com
- 2Italy’s endorsement makes it the third most populous EU country to back the system, joining Germany. eletric-vehicles.com
- 3Ten EU countries that have recognized the Dutch approval together represent about 14 % of the EU’s population. eletric-vehicles.com
- 4Latvia became the 10th EU country to approve the system on October 26, 2026. eletric-vehicles.com
- 5EU‑wide approval requires at least 15 member states representing at least 65 % of the EU population. notateslaapp.com
- 6A vote on EU‑wide approval is expected no earlier than December 2026. notateslaapp.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.