FSD Supervised in the European Union may be called TAD, Tesla Assisted Driving, or Tesla’s Driving Assistance.

EU officials are debating the FSD Supervised system to ultimately vote on whether to approve or ban it within the European Union. It appears it may be renamed Tesla Assisted Driving (TAD) to make its name more understandable to average users and avoid confusion about the software’s capabilities. “Assisted Driving” sounds quite different from “Supervised Fully Autonomous Driving.”

Tesla FSD Supervised as TAD, Vehicle Steering Assistance?

The manufacturer itself proposed changing the name to Tesla Assisted Driving (source). This is its response to concerns that the current term (“…Fully Autonomous”) is misleading, as FSD Supervised requires constant, ongoing supervision from the driver. On the other hand, “Assisted Driving” fits well within the existing terminology, as modern cars are equipped with a full suite of ADAS systems, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems.

Interestingly, Germany has taken the lead in the entire discussion regarding approval for FSD Supervised/TAD. Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger admits that he has reached a “constructive agreement” with Tesla and aims to push for “rapid approval of the system across Europe” so that the solution can be legalized in the European Union. It should be noted that approving the system on the Old Continent opens doors for the manufacturer in many other countries around the world where EU or UNECE regulations are followed. In short: if a country has deemed it worthwhile to switch from NEDC to WLTP, it will be much easier for Tesla to certify FSD Supervised there by citing Europe as an example.

A humorous take on FSD Supervised/TAD in the European Union. Of course, a pop-up would appear after each vehicle start, and accepting all cookies would require reading the terms of service The illustration is not real (c) Whole Mars Catalog / X

Germany emphasizes that FSD Supervised/TAD has high effectiveness, especially in cities, suggesting that using this software positively impacts safety. Additionally, it was agreed to exceed speed limits by up to 10 percent to improve traffic flow — but a human will always make the decision, and that same person will also be responsible for any consequences. Full (100 percent) legal responsibility remains with the driver.

Editor’s note from Elektrowozu: the proposed name has a playful connotation, as “tad” refers to a toddler, a baby.

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