Tesla Assisted Driving is replacing the Full Self-Driving name on Tesla’s German and Dutch websites. Germany’s federal transport ministry, BMV, outlined the change on October 6, 2026. It said Tesla offered the new label after the ministry called the old name somewhat misleading.
That old label was “FSD – Full Self-Driving Supervised.” However, the new name does not change the need for driver attention. BMV says the system can help with acceleration, braking and steering. The driver must still stay attentive and remains fully responsible for driving the car.
What Germany and Tesla agreed
BMV says Germany is handling the matter with its vehicle authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, the Dutch approval authority and Tesla. In September talks, the ministry agreed that the system could exceed the posted speed limit by up to ten percent. It said small overruns could smooth traffic flow in some situations.
The ministry also praised the system’s capability, especially in city traffic. At the same time, it said the talks closely examined individual functions and liability.
Transport Minister Steffen Bilger stated his goal:
Mein Ziel ist, dass Tesla-Fahrer die Vorteile des Assisted Driving in der gesamten EU so schnell wie möglich nutzen können.
In other words, he wants Tesla drivers to benefit from Assisted Driving across the EU as soon as possible.
Dutch approval is not EU-wide approval
The Netherlands’ vehicle authority, RDW, granted FSD Supervised a European type approval with provisional validity. In its April 10, 2026 statement, RDW said it had tested and examined the system for over 18 months. The approval permits use in the Netherlands, with possible later admission in other member states.
However, RDW outlines further steps for EU-wide permission:
- An application must go to the European Commission.
- All member states vote in the responsible committee.
- A majority must support the proposal before it applies across the EU.
Meanwhile, individual countries are considering the Dutch approval. Reuters reported on October 8 that Slovakia expected to recognize it within days. Transport Minister Jozef Ráž set out that expectation in a LinkedIn video. Recognition would make Slovakia the ninth EU country to authorize the system; the report did not announce a completed approval.
Ráž said: “Data shows that these cars reduce the accident rate and that’s exactly what we’re aiming for.” He also reminded owners that the driver stays responsible. Reuters said an EU-wide vote could come as soon as December.
What drivers can access now
The Czech Republic, Slovenia and Denmark have approved use this year. TMM covered Czechia’s approval in September. EU-wide permission, however, remains pending.
Tesla’s German page currently invites owners to sign up for regional test-drive notifications. That invitation does not establish a German rollout date.
In contrast, Tesla’s Dutch subscription page lists TAD Basic or TAD at €99 per month. The Dutch offer comes with conditions:
- Availability depends on the vehicle configuration, hardware and installed software.
- Model, trim and model year also matter.
- Country, region and regulatory approvals can limit access.
- Subscription terms apply, and prices and feature availability can change.
Therefore, the Dutch listing does not establish one price or feature set for every European country. Buyers should check their own vehicle and location before subscribing.
Above all, assistance does not mean autonomy. BMV and RDW say drivers must remain attentive, responsible and ready to intervene. The new branding alone does not grant access or establish EU-wide approval.
