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Tesla Sold 56,515 China-Made Vehicles in February
As Tesla prepares to expand its production in China, the company is already off to a good start on the year — despite a slight drop in sales month-to-month. Tesla sold 56,515 China-produced vehicles in February, according to data shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), and as reported by CNEVPost. February includes the […]
Elon Musk Gives China’s U.S. Ambassador a Ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid
Musk took Chinese official Qin Gang for a ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid this week, according to a post shared by @Qin on Thursday (via Automotive News). One Tesla representative noted that the drive took place in Fremont, California, where one of Tesla’s U.S. factories is located. Qin went on to say the […]
Tesla Model 3 Wait Times in China Increase Up to 20 Weeks
It’s no surprise that Tesla is dominating the world’s largest auto market, but for some customers, high demand and delivery wait times have been trying. Tesla’s Model 3 demand in China is causing extra-long delivery times, with some estimated delivery timelines ranging out as far as 16-20 weeks from now, according to CNEVPost. Previously, delivery […]
Tesla See Huge ‘TeslaMic’ Demand in China, Says More Coming
After the TeslaMic in-car karaoke mic sold out just hours after its unveiling, the company has re-stocked limited quantities of the item, citing supply chain issues. Tesla began offering a limited amount of the TeslaMic again for a short time on Tuesday, after production capacity struggled to reach full volume due to supply chain issues […]
Here are Thousands of Tesla Model 3/Y Cars Awaiting Export in China [VIDEO]
According to the latest drone flyover from Wu Wa on YouTube, we get another glimpse at Luchao Port in China, located roughly 8.1 kilometers (5 miles) from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, swimming in a sea of Tesla vehicles. Below, you can get a glimpse of where Giga Shanghai is located compared to the main city […]
Tesla Touts Autopilot in China: Like Having an ‘Invisible Co-Driver’ [VIDEO]
Back in January, Tesla shared a video in China touting its safety features, with part one detailing a tour of Gigafactory Shanghai. On Friday, Tesla China shared part two of its ongoing “Go Giga” safety features, detailing Autopilot and other driver assistance aids that make the company’s electric vehicles the safest on the road. Tesla […]
Tesla’s Heat Pump Issue Reaches China, as 26,000 Cars Recalled
After issuing recalls in the U.S. and other markets for software issues relating to the heat pump, Tesla has followed up with a new recall for its China-made vehicles. Tesla has issued a recall notice applying to 26,047 Model 3/Y built at the automaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory, due to a software issue that may cause reduced […]
Tesla Led the Global EV Market in 2021, Says Canalys
Worldwide electric vehicle (EV) sales were up 108 percent in 2021, with half of them being sold in Mainland China, according to global research conducted by Canalys. The data shows that 3.2 million EV units were sold in China in 2021, representing an impressive 15 percent of all new cars sold in the country. Europe […]
Tesla Launches Model 3 Power Tailgate Retrofit in China
Tesla has launched a Model 3 Electric Tailgate Upgrade Service in China, according to @JayinShanghai. The retrofit offers a power tailgate for Model 3 owners backed by a three-year warranty, priced at 3,980 RMB ($628 USD). Prior to this, Model 3 customers without power tailgates were using third-party aftermarket options. Tesla China is now offering […]
Tesla Model Y Becomes 2nd-Bestselling New Energy SUV in China: January 2022
Amidst increasing competition over electric vehicles (EVs) in China, Tesla’s Model Y enters its second year of availability as the second most-sold new energy SUV in the country, as shown in new data. Tesla was China’s second best-selling new energy SUV in January, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), as […]
Tesla China Says Shenyang Factory Rumors are False
As Tesla’s China-built electric vehicles (EVs) are continuing to surge in the country and beyond, the automaker is denying rumors of a second location in the capital of Liaoning. Tesla has denied rumors lodged over the weekend saying it is building a new factory in Shenyang, China, according to CNEVPost. The rumor originally came from […]
Tesla China Sells Nearly 60,000 Cars in January, Up 287% vs 2021
In January, Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai saw a surge in deliveries — but not for those within China. Tesla China sold 59,845 units in January, marking a 286.5 percent increase on the year and a 15.5 decrease from the automaker’s December numbers, according to data shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Monday (via […]
Tesla to Build Design and Engineering Center in Beijing, Reveals Document
Tesla is going to establish a design and engineering center in Beijing, according to a government document, reports the Wall Street Journal. The news was published in a work report that the Beijing municipal government released on January 31, showing a number of companies planning to establish EV-related operations there. In addition to Tesla, the […]
Tesla Excluded Unneeded Steering Part in Model 3/Y to Bypass Chip Shortage, Says Report
According to CNBC, Tesla continues to deal with the ongoing chip shortage, this time excluding a redundant part from the steering racks of select Model 3 and Model Y cars made at the company’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Unnamed sources claim Tesla shipped tens of thousands of cars in China, Australia and Europe with a […]
Tesla ‘Seat Abuse’ Will Trigger Warning, Lock You Out for 5 Minutes
After Tesla updates were discovered for an upcoming “seat abuse” warning feature sparked interest across the internet, the hacker that discovered them has shared specifics about the metrics for the feature. Due to popular demand, @greentheonly found and shared metrics on Monday for Tesla’s upcoming seat abuse controls, including how they’ll be activated on the […]