Baidu Maps’ new lane-level, 3D navigation software will have a user interface that is “more intuitive” and “better suited” for Tesla, according to a road test video the Chinese firm posted on Weibo. The V20’s capabilities include traffic light countdowns, lane instructions and surveillance alerts.
Baidu, meanwhile, apologised on Weibo for the delay in making its mapping service’s latest version available to Tesla EV owners on the mainland. The company said it was “sorry for keeping everyone waiting” and that Baidu Maps for Tesla will be available “very soon”.
Tesla is preparing to register its FSD software with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and plans to roll out the system on the mainland this year, according to a Reuters report last week, citing anonymous sources.