To qualify for the trial, vehicles must have been delivered before January 27, 2025, must not already have EAP or FSD activated, and need to be equipped with at least Hardware 2.0.

This initiative is expected to encourage drivers to invest in FSD once it becomes available by showcasing the features of EAP and ASS.

Although Full Self-Driving (FSD) is currently unavailable in China, EAP provides a glimpse of its potential capabilities.

Owners will receive notifications via push alerts in their vehicles to activate the trial.

The rollout of the free trial will occur in batches, limited to vehicles equipped with the necessary hardware.

As part of the New Year celebrations, Tesla is offering eligible owners in China a free 30-day trial of Enhanced Autopilot (EAP), starting January 24, 2025.

This trial includes the Actually Smart Summon (ASS) feature, allowing users to experience advanced driver-assist functions.

EAP includes functionalities such as Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, and Smart Summon, and is priced at 32,000 yuan in China.

In a related move, Tesla announced that customers purchasing vehicles in China by the end of 2024 can transfer their original FSD package to a new vehicle at no extra cost.

Tesla's sales in China surged by 18.9% in December 2024, reflecting strong demand with nearly 94,000 vehicles sold.

Earlier this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with China's Vice President Han Zheng, who encouraged U.S. companies to explore economic opportunities in China.

In addition to the EAP trial, Tesla is also launching a feature-rich software update and extending promotional financing options.