Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe

Tesla has renamed its advanced driver assistance system in Europe from “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving,” following pushback from Germany’s transportation ministry. The change is a significant concession from Tesla, which has used the former name for years despite the system requiring human oversight. The new name could help the company achieve wider adoption in Europe, potentially unlocking new revenue streams. Germany’s transport minister, Steffen Bilger, has advocated for the new name, citing that it better reflects the system’s limitations. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has supported the name change, emphasizing the need for European approval of the technology.

• Tesla’s software has become more capable over the years, allowing it to perform tasks like parking and navigation.
• The system can intervene in a human driver’s control if it senses an oncoming collision, even if it is not actively operating.
• The Netherlands became the first European country to approve FSD (Supervised) in March of this year.
• The campaign for European approval has faced criticism, with some alleging that it is based on faulty research and flawed studies.

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