Jun 17, 2024 08:00 PM

Tesla Gets License to Test Full Self-Driving in Shanghai, Source Says

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Tesla Inc. is one step closer to launching its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, as the U.S. automaker has been granted a road test license by Shanghai authorities and may have begun testing the system, a source close to the city’s policymaking department told Caixin.

The information comes a day after the local government-backed Shanghai Observer, citing an official in the Lingang area, reported on Friday that Shanghai was allowing 10 Tesla vehicles to test the company’s most advanced autonomous driving software.

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Tesla is testing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China after receiving a road test license in Shanghai.
The FSD system uses computer vision technology instead of lidar sensors for autonomous driving.
China aims for mass production of Level 3 self-driving vehicles by 2025, and Tesla's recent developments indicate progress towards this goal.

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Who’s Who

Tesla Inc.: Tesla Inc. is progressing toward launching its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, having received a road test license in Shanghai. The FSD, a premium version of Tesla's Autopilot, uses computer vision exclusively. The rollout could boost Tesla's competitive edge in China's expanding autonomous vehicle market. Recently, Tesla commenced a new battery factory in Shanghai, highlighting their increased investment in China.

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What Happened When

Late 2020：: Tesla announced FSD as a premium version of its assisted driving function Autopilot.

2023-11：: Four ministries launched a pilot program allowing intelligent connected vehicles with Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving capabilities to operate in designated areas on a trial basis if their manufacturers and operators get a regulatory permit.

2023-12：: Several Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, issued the first permits for carmakers to conduct road tests of vehicles running Level 3 self-driving technology on parts of designated highways.

2024-03：: Tesla renamed its software from FSD Beta to FSD (Supervised), triggering speculation about its readiness for wider use.

2024-04：: Tesla's shipments from its Shanghai plant increased by 10,406 units compared to the previous month.

2024-05：: Shipments from Tesla’s Shanghai plant fell 6.6% year-on-year to 72,573 vehicles.

Late May 2024：: Tesla broke ground on its new battery factory in Shanghai.

2024-06-14：: Shanghai Observer reported that Shanghai was allowing 10 Tesla vehicles to test the company’s most advanced autonomous driving software.