On May 21, Tesla officially announced the latest deployment of its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, confirming that the technology is now ready for use in China.
Recently, Tesla China has posted several job openings related to intelligent driving testing, fueling industry speculation that the rollout of FSD in the Chinese market is accelerating.
When inquiring as a consumer, Tesla’s official customer service representative clarified: “The 64,000 RMB ($8,830) Full Self-Driving capability is not compatible with all vehicles; some models are only eligible for the 32,000 RMB ($4,415) Enhanced Autopilot feature. The company is actively advancing the approval process in accordance with national regulations and will push the update to domestic customers as soon as it is approved.”
Elon Musk has previously stated on multiple occasions that he is pushing for FSD’s entry into the Chinese market. During the first-quarter earnings call this year, Tesla’s CFO expressed hope that FSD would receive approval from relevant Chinese authorities by the third quarter of this year. In February, Tesla Vice President Tao Lin also stated that Tesla’s assisted driving data does not need to leave the country and that the company will strictly comply with China’s data compliance requirements. Currently, Tesla has established a local AI training center in China, deploying localized training capabilities to prepare for a larger-scale rollout.