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

Auto Oct 13, 2026

Tesla just swapped out the "Full Self-Driving" label for "Tesla Assisted Driving" across Europe, starting today.

This move follows pressure from German officials who felt the old name was misleading, since the tech isn't actually self-driving yet.

The rebrand is about meeting European Union rules.

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To play by EU standards, Tesla's system now has tighter speed limits, fewer customization options than in the US and a simpler interface.

France is holding off on approving the update until it gets an official EU thumbs-up, citing safety concerns.

And just so we're clear: even with these updates, drivers still need to keep their hands on the wheel. Tesla's system isn't fully autonomous.