From PCMAG · Will McCurdy · · 1m 10s
Germany: Tesla Must Change FSD Name for EU Approval
German regulators demand Tesla rename its self-driving system to avoid misleading EU drivers.
In brief
German regulators demand Tesla rename its self-driving system to avoid misleading EU drivers. Tesla must drop 'FSD' name for EU approval after regulators say it's misleading. Originally reported by PCMAG.
German regulators demand FSD name change
German regulators say Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature name is misleading for EU approval.
“The current name 'FSD' is somewhat misleading”
Tesla offers new name for EU approval
Tesla reportedly proposed renaming the system 'Tesla Assisted Driving' to meet EU requirements.
“Tesla has reportedly offered to rename the system 'Tesla Assisted Driving'”
EU approval process ongoing
Bilger says technical aspects and liability issues need resolution before EU-wide approval.
“Many technical aspects as well as issues surrounding liability still need to be resolved”
FSD approved in eight EU countries
FSD has been approved in eight European countries including Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Czechia and Croatia.
“FSD has been approved in eight European countries”
EU-wide vote expected by December
An EU-wide vote on FSD approval is expected not before December 2026.
“An EU-wide vote is expected not before December”
Tesla and EU regulators warming
Elon Musk thanked German regulator for pushing FSD approval after previously criticizing EU regulations.
“Thank you very much”
US regulators also criticize FSD name
California ruled Tesla misled consumers with 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' terms in December 2025.
“Tesla had misled consumers by using the terms 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving'”
At a glance
Tesla must drop 'FSD' name for EU approval after regulators say it's misleading.
