From WIRED · Aarian Marshall · · 40s
Tesla Renames Driver Tech in Europe
Tesla changes driver tech name in Europe to avoid regulatory pushback.
In brief
Tesla changes driver tech name in Europe to avoid regulatory pushback. Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving feature to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after regulators called the name misleading. Originally reported by WIRED.
Tesla Renames Driver Tech
Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving feature to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after regulators called the name misleading.
Regulator Pushback
German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger found the 'FSD' name 'somewhat misleading' and will advocate for quick approval.
“somewhat misleading”
Regulatory Timeline
The EU will likely vote on FSD approval by the end of the year after Tesla began using the new name on its European sales website.
The short version
Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving feature to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after regulators called the name misleading.
