Tesla Secures AI Chatbot Approval in China Amid EV Market Competition
Tesla (TSLA) has become one of the first foreign automakers to receive regulatory approval for AI chatbot deployment in China, alongside Volvo (VLVLY) and Mercedes-Benz. The Shanghai Cyberspace Administration greenlit Tesla's xBot service, designed to provide intelligent customer support for vehicle inquiries, pricing, and charging station locations.
The approval comes as Tesla faces mounting pressure in China's EV market, where domestic rivals like XPeng (XPEV) and BYD (BYDDY) are gaining traction with competitively priced models boasting longer battery ranges. This AI integration marks a strategic move to enhance customer engagement through automated service solutions.