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Tesla Cybercab Debut Draws Large Crowds at Chinese Expo

Tesla this week officially showcased its fully autonomous Cybercab in China for the first time, unveiling the futuristic two-seat Robotaxi at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The debut marks the Cybercab’s first appearance in the Asia-Pacific region, where it drew massive crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the vehicle’s steering-wheel-free […]

Tesla Model Y L Gains Vehicle-to-Load Support in China with Latest Update

Tesla has begun rolling out a new over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Model Y L in China that enables Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for the first time. According to translated release notes for software version 2025.32.300, Model Y L owners can now use their vehicle’s battery to power external devices and appliances through an official […]

Tesla Model Y L Adds New Light Gray Interior Option in China

Tesla has officially launched the new “Light Gray” premium interior option for the Model Y L in China, giving buyers a fresh, more luxurious cabin choice for the company’s first six-seat Model Y. The new interior trim is now live on Tesla’s Chinese online configurator and costs 8,000 yuan ($1,120 USD) as an upgrade over […]

Tesla Planning New Model Y+ with 800 km Range for China, Filings Show

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch a new variant of its popular Model Y SUV in China, dubbed the “Model Y+.” According to a new filing spotted in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, the vehicle is expected to deliver up to 800 km of range under the CLTC testing cycle […]

Tesla Model Y L Sold Out in China Until November as Demand Surges

Tesla’s new Model Y L is already proving to be a smash hit in China. The extended-wheelbase, three-row variant has sold out its allocation for October, with new orders in Tesla’s online configurator now showing an estimated delivery window starting in November 2025 at the earliest. Launched in August with a starting price of RMB […]

Tesla China Sales Rebound 40% in August

Tesla saw a notable rebound in China last month, with retail sales climbing 40.7% in August compared to July, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 57,152 vehicles locally, up from 40,617 in July, marking one of the strongest month-to-month improvements so far in 2025 (via @piloly). Tesla sold […]

Tesla Officially Begins Model Y L Deliveries in China

Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y L in China, marking the company’s first new vehicle model launch in the country in nearly five years (via @Electric_Maik). The Model Y L, unveiled last month, starts at 339,000 yuan (around $47,000 USD) and is designed as Tesla’s first true family-focused SUV. Built on […]

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, […]