Summary
– Tesla making preparations to register Full Self-Driving in China
– Plans to roll out a subscription-based model for FSD in the country
– Registering FSD with authorities will allow testing on public roads
– Basic and Enhanced Autopilot currently available in China, but not FSD
– Potential for FSD to give Tesla an edge in China’s electric vehicle market.
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Tesla is reportedly making preparations to register its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system with authorities in China, according to a recent report from Reuters. This move is part of the company’s efforts to roll out the advanced driver-assist system in the country this year. Tesla is also looking to introduce a subscription-based model for FSD in China.
If Tesla successfully registers FSD with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the company’s employees will likely start testing the system on public roads in the country. This addition of FSD could help Tesla gain more users in China, as currently only basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot are available in the country. Basic Autopilot is included with every Tesla order in China, while Enhanced Autopilot comes as an optional add-on with more advanced features.
The flagship feature of FSD is Autopilot on City Streets, which would give Tesla an edge in the market, especially in China’s competitive electric vehicle sector. Many of Tesla’s competitors in China offer systems similar to Basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot, but not FSD. The release of FSD in China could potentially attract more users to the system and make Tesla’s Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 and Model Y more attractive to consumers.
As of the week ending May 26, 2024, Tesla’s domestic sales in China are estimated to be down 3.3% year-over-year. The addition of FSD in China could help boost sales and increase the appeal of Tesla’s vehicles in the market. With the potential introduction of FSD on Chinese roads, Tesla’s vehicles could become even more popular among consumers looking for advanced driver-assist features.
Tesla encourages readers to contact them with news tips by sending an email to simon@teslarati.com. This move to register FSD in China and potentially roll out the system in the country represents a significant step for Tesla as it continues to expand its presence in one of the world’s largest electric vehicle markets. With the addition of FSD, Tesla could solidify its position as a leader in advanced driver-assist systems in China and attract more customers to its vehicles.
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