Recently, there was a super exciting news that some users found that their Tesla models were updated with the option of "Full Self-Driving Capability (Driver Supervised Version)".
However, it's still gray for the time being, which makes people feel a little itchy, when will it be enabled? It is said that this function is FSD (Supervised), which was launched in North America in March this year.
As early as the end of May this year, some media reported that Tesla China was preparing to file this FSD function with the relevant departments, and planned to push it out this year. This can make us Tesla owners and prospective owners full of expectations!
As a result, on September 5, Tesla issued another document saying that FSD (Full Self-Driving System) is expected to enter the Chinese market in the first quarter of 2025, and it is still in the state of "waiting for regulatory approval".
Oops, that's a lot of waiting. I'm very curious, when will this approval be passed? What do we riders think?
Recently, a research institute issued an article saying that Tesla's attractiveness in China is declining due to the increase in competing products in the Chinese market. It also pointed out that Tesla's share of China's electric vehicle market fell from 9% a year ago to 6.5% in July this year. That's a big deal!
However, Musk responded by saying that "it is stupid/ridiculous to believe these news" and also stressed that "Tesla's Shanghai factory is operating at maximum capacity."
Let's just say, Musk's response is domineering enough! But what's going on with this declining market share? Is it really because there are too many competing products, or is there something else? Hachi, too, is a little confused.
Let's take a look at Tesla's sales. According to retail sales data, from January to August this year, the cumulative sales of the Model Y were 289,000 units, and the cumulative sales of the Model 3 during the period were close to 100,000 units. That's still a lot of sales!
If the FSD function is officially implemented in China, will Tesla's competitiveness at the market level really be further improved as everyone says? Hachi, I think, it's really hard to say.
Let's talk about the advantages of Tesla first. Tesla's brand influence is not small, and it is one of the pioneers in the field of electric vehicles. It's full of technology, especially in battery technology and autonomous driving technology.
Let's talk about this FSD function, although it has not yet landed, but everyone's expectations are very high. If it could really achieve fully autonomous driving, it would be great.
Moreover, Tesla's models have a stylish appearance and a simple and elegant interior, which is very in line with the aesthetics of modern people. In addition, its network of supercharging stations is relatively complete and the charging speed is fast, which is an important point for electric vehicle users.
However, Tesla also has some shortcomings. For example, its price is still relatively high, and not everyone can afford it. And although autonomous driving technology is advanced, there are also certain risks.
After all, the current technology is not fully mature, and if something goes wrong, it will be troublesome. In addition, Tesla's after-sales service has also been complained about by some car owners, and I hope they can put more effort into this regard.
Overall, Tesla is a very strong electric vehicle company, but it also faces a lot of challenges. If the FSD function can be successfully implemented in China, it is indeed possible to improve its market competitiveness, but this is not absolute.
After all, the market competition is so fierce now, and other car companies are also making progress. Little eight, I especially want to know, what do you think about the future of Tesla? How much do you think the FSD feature will change Tesla? Let's talk about it!