Recently, Xpeng CEO and Chairman He Xiaopeng expressed his excitement for the arrival of Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) technology in China. He highlighted the potential for large-scale autonomous driving implementation in the country within the next three years, emphasizing the positive impact of such technologies on the market and customers. He also mentioned the importance of embracing new quality productivity and supporting various representatives in this field, including Tesla’s FSD, Xpeng’s NGP, and other similar technologies. In addition, Tesla has met the data security and processing requirements in China, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, suggesting that the introduction of FSD technology in the country may be imminent.
While Tesla has not confirmed a timetable for the launch of FSD in China, industry observers noted a subtle update on Tesla’s FSD purchase page, changing the status from “Coming Later” to “Coming Soon.”
Overall, the statements from He Xiaopeng and the developments related to Tesla’s FSD indicate a growing interest and anticipation for the advancement of autonomous driving technology in China, suggesting that the sector may witness significant progress in the near future.