From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
Tesla Rebrands Self-Driving In Europe
Tesla changes European self-driving name after regulators call it misleading.
In brief
Tesla changes European self-driving name after regulators call it misleading. Tesla rebrands its driver-assistance system as 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe following German regulators' concerns about the 'Full Self-Driving' label overselling capabilities. Originally reported by Motor1.
Tesla rebrands self-driving in Europe
Tesla stopped using 'Full Self-Driving' on European sales websites after German regulators called the name misleading.
“The system doesn't take over the entire driving task and still demands constant driver attention.”
Regulators want clearer limits
German officials require tighter operating limits and a new name for Tesla's driver-assistance system in Europe.
“The ministry argues the system doesn't take over the entire driving task and still demands constant driver attention.”
European version differs from US
The European build uses different behavior settings and omits some features sold stateside.
“It drops the Sloth-to-Mad-Max style profile sliders in favor of a simple maximum-speed setting.”
France holds off approval
France has delayed approving Tesla's system due to road-safety concerns.
“It insists it will wait for a full EU sign-off.”
System requires constant attention
Tesla's driver-assistance system remains an SAE Level 2 feature that needs constant driver supervision.
“A human has to stay engaged and ready to grab the wheel at any moment.”
What happens next
German officials pushed for rules limiting speed by about 10 percent instead of using a larger built-in buffer.
“The system can only exceed the posted speed by about 10 percent instead of using a larger built-in buffer.”
The main idea
Tesla rebrands its driver-assistance system as 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe following German regulators' concerns about the 'Full Self-Driving' label overselling capabilities.
