Tesla Trails Rivals in Offering Driver-Assistance Features in China

Tesla is facing challenges in rolling out its advanced driver-assistance features in China, falling behind its local electric-vehicle competitors. The automaker aims to offer an enhanced version of its Autopilot software, known as Full Self-Driving, to Chinese drivers. This software enables cars to operate without human intervention, but drivers are required to remain attentive. Tesla considers China as its largest market outside the US.

Tesla is lagging behind its Chinese electric-vehicle rivals in China as it struggles to introduce its most advanced driver-assistance features. The automaker aims to bring its enhanced Autopilot software, called Full Self-Driving, to Chinese drivers. This software allows cars to drive without human intervention, although drivers are instructed to remain alert. China is Tesla’s largest market outside the US.