Tesla partners with DeepSeek & ByteDance to launch ‘Hey Tesla’ AI voice assistant in China EVs

Tesla is upgrading its EVs in China with an AI-powered voice assistant through partnerships with DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao LLM. This system enables natural voice commands for various functions, enhancing the driving experience. Powered by ByteDance’s Volcano Engine, this move aims to localize Tesla’s offerings and compete with domestic EV leaders in China’s smart car market.