Tesla renames 'Full Self-Driving' to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe

Tesla has changed the name of its advanced driver assistance system in Europe to Tesla Assisted Driving following pushback from Germany’s transportation ministry. The previous name, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), has been in use for years, despite the system requiring human oversight.

This name change represents a significant shift for Tesla, which has been advocating for the approval of its self-driving technology in Europe. The new name could facilitate wider adoption across the continent, potentially unlocking a substantial revenue stream for the company.

Germany’s transport minister, Steffen Bilger, criticized the term "Full Self-Driving" as misleading, stating that the software does not perform the entire task of driving. After discussions with Tesla, the name change was proposed, and Bilger has committed to advocating for the approval of Tesla Assisted Driving across Europe ahead of a potential EU-wide vote later this year.