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Through a software update (version 2026.39.100) that Tesla has begun rolling out for the European market, the company officially changed the name of its existing Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to "Tesla Assisted Driving (TAD)" and significantly strengthened its driving speed control logic.
This measure reflects concerns raised by European regulatory authorities, including those in Germany. It is interpreted as a response aimed at clarifying that the system is an assistive tool for which the driver bears constant responsibility, while also aligning with regulatory approval procedures within Europe. The issue surrounding the term FSD carries significant implications for South Korean government authorities and consumers who are grappling with similar concerns.
The most significant change resulting from the update is the restriction on how driving speed settings are configured. Previously, depending on user settings, the driving speed could be set up to 50 percent higher than the road's posted speed limit. However, starting with this update, the maximum allowable deviation is strictly limited to 10 percent. Additionally, every time the vehicle is started, the speed deviation setting is reset to the default value of 0 percent, requiring the driver to manually readjust it each time. This change ensures that safety-focused controls are applied by default.
Currently, the software has received approval from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) and is being sequentially rolled out to multiple European countries, including Finland. It applies to vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 or higher. Industry observers expect that, given that the name change and strengthened speed limits were essential steps to overcome regulatory barriers in various countries, the pace of adoption across the entire European Union will gain further momentum in the future.
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