Tesla announced on Monday that it will roll out its Full Self-Driving assistance feature in China once regulatory approvals are complete.
The update comes after complaints that a limited-time free trial of the service had been temporarily paused.
“All parties are actively advancing the relevant process, and we will push it to you as soon as it is ready. We are also looking forward to it, please wait patiently,” Tesla’s customer support stated on Weibo in response to user concerns.
The company had previously announced plans to offer a free trial of its FSD system in China from March 17 to April 16. The technology, powered by generative artificial intelligence, is designed to handle complex traffic conditions.
Tesla has been working toward a full rollout of FSD this year and is collaborating with Chinese tech giant Baidu to enhance the system’s performance, Reuters reported. Unlike in the U.S., where Tesla’s AI-driven system operates without relying on up-to-date navigation maps, the company has faced restrictions in China due to data laws preventing local training with data from its 2 million EVs in the country.
China’s regulatory landscape for autonomous driving technology has tightened, with new industry rules introduced in February requiring over-the-air software upgrades for self-driving features to undergo regulatory approval.
Tesla has offered similar FSD trials in the U.S. and other markets, but its expansion in China remains dependent on compliance with local regulations.
