Tesla expands FSD Supervised rollout to China and Lithuania

Tesla has expanded the availability of its advanced driver-assistance system to China and two European countries, marking a significant step in its global rollout. The company announced via a social media post that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised feature is now available in ten total markets, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, China, the Netherlands, and Lithuania.

In China, the system is offered under the name "Intelligent Assisted Driving" for a one-time fee of 64,000 yuan (approximately $9,410). The launch follows years of regulatory delays related to data security and mapping concerns. While Tesla confirmed the system's availability, it did not provide a specific timeline for when Chinese customers will receive the software update, leading to some uncertainty among local drivers. The system is classified as Level 2 automation, requiring the driver to remain attentive and ready to take control at all times.

In Europe, Lithuania became the second country to approve the system, following the Netherlands' approval in April. The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration adopted the existing certification granted...