Tesla: Expected to launch Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China in Q1 next year

Tesla shares rose nearly 3% in pre-market trading after rumors surfaced that Elon Musk had purchased a property in Beijing, and Tesla announced plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China in the first quarter of 2025.

Multiple real estate agencies in Beijing posted videos on social media claiming that Elon Musk had bought a sky courtyard at 8 Xiaoyun Road in Beijing for $150 million, and the deal had already been completed.

A sales representative from the project's sales department told Sina Tech that Musk's purchase was indeed true, but declined to disclose more details such as the price and floor plan.

However, Tesla has officially denied this rumor, as reported by Beijing Youth Daily.

Additionally, on September 5th, Tesla released a roadmap on X, stating that it expects to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China and Europe in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Due to the demands of a large number of users, the Tesla AI team has released the following roadmap:

September 2024

• v12.5.2, with a threefold increase in driving range
• v12.5.2 equipped with AI3 computer (unified model of AI3 and AI4)
• True intelligent summon
• Cybertruck automatic parking
• Eye tracking when wearing sunglasses
• End-to-end network on highways
• Cybertruck FSD

October 2024

• Automatic parking, parking, and reversing in FSD
• v13, with a sixfold increase in driving range

First Quarter of 2025

• FSD in Europe (pending regulatory approval)
• FSD in China (pending regulatory approval)