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Tesla Cuts Model 3 Long Range RWD Price in China by $1,400

Tesla has slashed the price of its recently launched Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in China by RMB 10,000 ($1,400 USD), less than a month after the new variant’s debut — reports CnEVPost. The model, which Tesla unveiled as the “Model 3+” earlier this summer, offers a record CLTC range of 830 km. […]

Tesla Lists Model Y L Accessories in China, All ‘Coming Soon’

Tesla has started listing official accessories for the newly launched Model Y L on its Chinese online shop, giving buyers a first look at the kinds of add-ons available for the extended, family-focused SUV. All of the items are currently marked as “Coming soon.” The Model Y L launched in China last week, starting at […]

Tesla Adds DeepSeek AI Chatbot to Vehicles in China

Tesla has rolled out a new AI-powered upgrade for customers in China, quietly integrating Beijing-based DeepQuest’s DeepSeek chatbot into its in-car voice assistant. According to newly filed documentation, Tesla’s infotainment system in China is now powered by two different large language models. For everyday commands such as navigation, climate control, and music playback, the automaker […]

Tesla Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk for Model 3 in China, Offers Retrofits

Tesla has officially reintroduced turn signal stalks for the Model 3 in China, offering new buyers and existing owners the option to restore the familiar control. The change comes nearly two years after Tesla controversially removed stalks from the Model 3 with its September 2023 “Highland” refresh, requiring drivers to instead use steering wheel buttons […]

Tesla Launches 6-Seat Model Y L in China

Tesla on Monday launched the new three-row, six-seat Model Y L in China, marking the debut of a stretched SUV variant of its best-selling EV. Priced from 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD), the Model Y L promises an EPA-estimated 327 miles of range (527 miles CLTC) and comes packed with a host of luxury, comfort, […]

Tesla Teases New Model Y L, ‘Coming Soon’ in China

Tesla has officially teased its upcoming Model Y L in a new video posted Monday on Chinese social media platform Weibo, saying the six-seater SUV is “coming soon” in China. The teaser offers a closer look at how the larger Model Y differs from the base variant, highlighting new interior and comfort-focused upgrades. Among the […]

Tesla Model Y L Sighted in China Ahead of Fall Launch

Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L has been spotted fully uncovered in China, marking the first time the new six-seat variant of the popular all-electric SUV has been seen without camouflage. The sighting, shared by Tesla watcher @Tslachan on X, shows multiple Model Y L units being transported on a car carrier in silver, with subtle […]

Tesla Model 3+ Launches in China with Record 830 km Range

Tesla has officially launched its longest-range Model 3 yet in China — the new Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, also known as the “Model 3+” that was unveiled in the country last month. The new variant boasts a massive 830 km CLTC-rated range, equivalent to 363 miles on the EPA cycle, the same figure […]

NIO’s Third Chinese Factory to Kick Off Production Soon

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO is set to begin production at its third factory in Hefei, Anhui province this September, according to company founder, chairman, and CEO William Li — reports CnEVPost. Li revealed the production timeline during a tour of NIO’s second Hefei plant over the weekend, attended by Chinese writer and ET9 owner […]

Tesla Opens First V4 Superchargers in China

Tesla has officially launched its first batch of V4 Superchargers in China, with new stations now operational in Shanghai, Chongqing, and the Gansu and Zhejiang provinces. This marks a significant milestone for Tesla in its largest international market, as the company continues to develop its next-generation fast-charging infrastructure globally. The announcement was made via an […]

Tesla Megapacks to Power China’s Largest Battery Power Plant

Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]

Tesla Promo Offers Paint Credit and Loyalty Points in China

Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]

Tesla Joins China’s Rural EV Campaign Amid Growing Competition

On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]

Tesla Stops Taking New Model S and X Orders in China

Tesla has quietly removed the option to buy new Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website as trade tensions between the U.S. and China heat up. The “place new order” button is now missing for both models, though customers can still order from existing inventory. Orders for other Tesla models like the […]

Tesla China’s Weekly Sales Surge as New Model Y Drives Demand

Tesla’s momentum in China continues to build, with the company hitting its highest weekly insured units mark of the year so far. For the week of March 24–30, Tesla China recorded 21,000 insured vehicle registrations, according to data shared by @Tslachan on X. That’s a significant jump from the previous week’s 17,400 units, and the […]