Tesla Drops ‘Self-Driving’ Branding in Europe
Tesla is dropping the Full Self-Driving name in Europe as it seeks approval and faces criticism that the label overstates the system’s limits.
- Tesla Inc. has begun using the name "Tesla Assisted Driving" on its European websites, dropping "Full Self-Driving" branding as the company pursues regulatory approval for the driver-assistance system across the continent, according to Bloomberg.
- Criticism that "Full Self-Driving" implies autonomy has prompted the branding shift, addressing long-standing concerns from regulators and safety advocates who argue the name overstates the system's capabilities despite requiring active driver supervision.
- Strict regulatory rules in China and California previously forced Tesla to clarify software limits; the company adopted "intelligent assisted driving" in China and took "corrective action" in California by phasing out Autopilot branding.
- Dutch regulators approved a restricted version in April, emphasizing that "a vehicle with FSD Supervised is not self-driving," while the U.S. website continues using "Full Self-Driving " for the $99 per month system.
- CEO Elon Musk views the system as central to positioning Tesla as a technology company pioneering autonomous robotics. The automaker is actively seeking broader approvals across Europe, though progress has come gradually.
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