Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 11 hrs ago
Tesla renames its European Full Self-Driving feature Assisted Driving
Tesla has renamed its Full Self-Driving feature Tesla Assisted Driving on websites in Germany and some other European countries.
The feature can help with tasks such as steering, accelerating and braking, but drivers must stay alert and be ready to take control.
Regulators and critics have said the old name could give people the false impression that the car can drive on its own.
The feature is approved in some European countries, but Tesla is seeking permission to use it more widely.
Germany’s transport minister, Steffen Bilger, said Tesla agreed to change the name after discussions and that he would support approval across Europe.
The name change does not mean the feature has received approval across the continent.
European regulators will decide whether it can be used more widely.
Tesla has renamed its Full Self-Driving feature to Tesla Assisted Driving on some European websites, including those in Germany, Spain and France.
The feature can assist with driving tasks, but drivers must remain alert and ready to take control.
German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger said regulators considered the former name potentially misleading and that Tesla had agreed to change it.
The feature is available in some European countries, while Tesla is seeking approval to offer it more widely across the continent.
Authorities in Sweden and Italy are assessing whether the Full Self-Driving name could confuse consumers about the system’s capabilities.
- Who
- Tesla and European regulators, including German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger
- What
- Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving feature Tesla Assisted Driving in parts of Europe
- When
- The change was reported on October 9 and 10, 2026
- Where
- Tesla’s European websites and some European countries
- Why
- Regulators raised concerns that the old name could suggest the system drives without human supervision
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I will now advocate for the system's timely approval across Europe,
somewhat misleading.
Bilger said he discussed regulators’ concerns about the feature with Tesla and that they reached an understanding.
Tesla began using the Tesla Assisted Driving name on its European sales website, according to Wired.
The EU will likely vote on approval of the feature, according to Wired.
- New name
- Tesla Assisted Driving (TAD)
- Countries where the feature is already available
- The Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Croatia
- European websites cited as using the new name
- Germany, Spain and France
- German minister
- Steffen Bilger
- US subscription price cited by Wired
- $99 per month
Sources
Tesla renames FSD to 'Assisted Driving' in Europe after criticism
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
Tesla benennt nach Kritik Assistenzsystem in Europa um
TAD statt FSD – Tesla benennt Fahrassistenten um
Ehrlicherer Name in Europa: Tesla nennt Fahrassistent nicht mehr selbstfahrend
„Assisted Driving“: Tesla benennt nach Kritik Assistenzsystem in Europa um
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe
Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe
Tesla renames 'Full Self-Driving' to 'Assisted Driving' in Europe as it chases clearance for software
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