Tesla FSD. Credit: NYTimes Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member On May 21, 2026, Tesla‘s official X account revealed the latest global layout for its FSD (Supervised) system, explicitly confirming that the technology is now compatible with the Chinese region. While the announcement marks a major step forward, Tesla China has not yet disclosed a specific date for the software rollout to local customers. Earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla would transition to a subscription-only model for FSD in the U.S. market, priced at 99 USD per month with a 30-day free trial. In China, however, the company currently maintains a one-time buyout option for its “Full Self-Driving” package at 64,000 yuan (9,400 USD). A monthly subscription service for Chinese users has yet to be introduced. Signs of an imminent launch in China have been mounting for months. Tesla is currently recruiting Autopilot Test Technicians for real-world road testing across nine major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Suzhou. These positions, housed within the R&D department, signal an acceleration in localising the FSD capability. During the Q1 2026 earnings call on April 23, Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer stated that the company is working closely with Chinese regulatory authorities. The goal is to obtain comprehensive approval for FSD in China by the third quarter of 2026. To support this timeline, Tesla China updated its owner’s manual to version 2026.14 in early May, which now includes a full functional introduction to FSD V14, as reported by Ifeng. Technologically, Tesla has already begun deploying FSD V14.3.3 in overseas markets. The system now offers more precise spatial judgment and improved traffic sign recognition. Tesla sales performance in China. In April 2026, Tesla sold 25,956 vehicles in China, down 9.7% year-on-year and 53.7% month-on-month. Of these, the Model Y accounted for 22,990 units, making it the third best-selling model in the Chinese market that month.