Tesla Halts Free Trial of Assisted Driving Service in China

tech360.tv
Mar 25, 2025
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Tesla has stopped issuing a software update that would have provided a one-month free trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) assisted driving system in China, according to Chinese blogger 胖虎 Shawn.

View from inside a Tesla, showing its dashboard and screen displaying a parking aid. Suburban street with colorful houses outside. — Credit: TESLA

The FSD system, priced at RMB 64,000 (USD 8,816), was initially set for a limited-time trial from 17 March to 16 April. The trial was available to users with compatible hardware and the latest navigation maps.

It remains unclear if or when Tesla will resume the offer. Speculation online suggests the halt may be linked to compliance procedures initiated by the Chinese government for over-the-air vehicle software updates.

Tesla has stopped issuing a free trial of its FSD system in China
The trial was initially scheduled from 17 March to 16 April
The system costs RMB 64,000 (USD 8,816)

Source: TECHNODE

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