On May 21, 2026, Tesla China formally announced a change in the Chinese nomenclature of its FSD (Full Self-Driving) feature, now dubbed 'Tesla Assisted Driving'. Concurrently, the company eliminated all FSD logos and mentions of autonomous driving from its official platforms, all the while keeping the price tag steady at RMB 64,000. This strategic renaming underscores that the system is classified as a Level 2 assisted driving technology, necessitating continuous driver oversight throughout the journey, with hands firmly on the wheel. Prior to this, the feature was variously known as 'FSD', 'FSD Intelligent Assisted Driving', and simply 'Intelligent Assisted Driving'. The decision to rebrand stems from compliance with local regulatory standards, with the intent to more precisely delineate the system's capabilities and mitigate potential safety hazards stemming from over-reliance by users.
