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Tesla Rolls Out Limited Self-Driving Features in China

The update introduces driver-assist capabilities but falls short of Full Self-Driving features available in the U.S.

Tesla rolled out self-driving features to some of its cars in China on Tuesday.
A Tesla car is driven past a store of the electric vehicle maker in Beijing, China, January 4, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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China is a major market for Tesla, where the company has two factories and is trying to compete with fast-growing domestic manufacturers

Overview

  • Tesla's new software update in China includes features like traffic light detection, lane changes, and navigation on city streets but is not branded as Full Self-Driving (FSD).
  • The update uses publicly available internet videos for training due to restrictions on data transfer between the U.S. and China.
  • Chinese Tesla owners have expressed disappointment, citing the system's limitations compared to domestic competitors offering similar or better features at lower or no additional costs.
  • Tesla faces challenges in China's EV market, including regulatory hurdles and stiff competition from brands like BYD, XPeng, and NIO, which offer advanced driver-assistance systems.
  • Elon Musk has emphasized Tesla's long-term goal of achieving unsupervised self-driving globally, but regulatory and technical barriers continue to delay progress.