IT News on October 2nd: According to a report by the Taiwanese media "Economic Daily," Tesla has revealed that the company is continuously advancing the application process for the FSD regulatory version of its assisted driving system to be launched in the Taiwan region of China. The company submitted a road test plan framework at a recent technical review meeting and will carry out related preparatory work based on the review comments.
In terms of sales, Tesla stated that in September 2026, it ranked first among electric vehicle brands in the Taiwan region of China in terms of the number of new cars registered, with a cumulative registration of 18,632 vehicles in 2026, rising to third place in annual sales among all car brands. In September, Tesla's market share in the Taiwanese electric vehicle market reached 75.4%.
Entering the fourth quarter, Tesla has launched a "0 Down Payment Easy Purchase" scheme in the Taiwanese market. Both the Model 3 and Model Y models are available with the option of zero down payment, or users can choose a low monthly payment plan of NT$9,999. This car purchase scheme can also be combined with home charging installation services such as the "Full Charge to Go Kit" and the "Owner Recommendation Program." Owners who recommend friends and family to buy a car can earn reward points that can be used to exchange for supercharging mileage, vehicle accessories, and software upgrades; the recommended users can then enjoy discounts on purchasing the specified models.
Regarding the latest progress of the FSD regulatory version of the assisted driving system, Tesla stated that the company is continuously advancing the application process for the implementation of this feature in Taiwan, China. In accordance with the supplementary regulations for new technology driving systems, Tesla submitted its application documents in mid-July this year and conducted the first round of technical review meetings with scholars, experts, and relevant government departments in September. At the same time, Tesla initiated the internal software development process and began preliminary functional verification on actual roads in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Tesla stated that, in accordance with the suggestions put forward during the first round of technical review meetings, the company has further optimized the architecture of its road testing plan. In addition to covering scenarios required by regulations, the testing routes will also include a variety of traffic environments from urban to rural areas, in order to verify the adaptability of the FSD regulatory version to the local conditions of mixed traffic between motor vehicles and motorcycles, as well as the local traffic rules. Subsequently, the company will continue to protect the rights and interests of local car owners, improve the planning of testing routes and scenarios, and advance the process for the FSD regulatory version of the assisted driving system to obtain relevant regulatory approvals.
