# Tesla Renames Driver Tech in Europe

> Tesla changes driver tech name in Europe to avoid regulatory pushback.
- Title: Tesla Renames Driver Tech in Europe · WIRED | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tesla, full self-driving, assisted driving, europe, regulators, driver assistance, Renames, Driver, Tech, WIRED
- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/story/tesla-full-self-driving-becomes-assisted-driving-in-europe
- Author: Aarian Marshall
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:18:15.425+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, full self-driving, assisted driving, europe, regulators, driver assistance
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving feature to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after regulators called the name misleading.