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Tesla Model Y Long Range Also Getting Rear Acoustic Glass, AMD Ryzen Chips
It looks like the Tesla Model Y Long Range will also be getting AMD Ryzen chips for the Media Control Unit (MCU) and double-paned acoustic rear glass, after the Made in China (MIC) Model Y Performance got both upgrades late last month (via @tesla_adri). First Model Y LR AWD with AMD Ryzen and Double Rear […]
Toyota to Partner with BYD for Affordable China-Only EV, Report Says
Veteran Japanese carmaker Toyota has reportedly partnered with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, to use the latter’s battery technology in an upcoming all-electric sedan, slated to launch exclusively in China in late 2022 — reports Automotive News. Toyota turns to BYD for new China EV battery tech, report says https://t.co/fqbR0R1UnK pic.twitter.com/2wthRvLviB — Automotive News […]
Tesla Recalls Over 21,000 Model Y Units in China
A new recall in China issued by Tesla is affecting a number of the company’s Model Y units that were produced locally, as shown in a new report. Tesla issued a recall in China affecting 21,599 Model Y units made at the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory, over potential risks with the vehicle’s front and rear steering […]
NIO Delivered 10,878 Vehicles in November, Breaking Monthly Record
Just weeks after debuting the NIO ET7 electric sedan, NIO has officially broken a record for the most sales it has achieved in a single month. NIO set a new monthly sales record in November, delivering a total of 10,878 units for a 105.6 percent year-over-year increase, according to a press release. The deliveries show […]
Tesla Rejects 500K China Production Number Cited by Think Tank as ‘Inaccurate’
Tesla noted on Wednesday that a figure published by the Chinese think tank EV100, saying that the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory has exceeded 450,000 in annual output in Q3 and on track to hit 500,000, is inaccurate, according to a Tesla representative speaking to Reuters. While EV100 quoted Tesla China Head Grace Tao, also known as […]
Tesla Model Y AMD Ryzen vs. Model 3 with Intel Atom Chip [VIDEO]
The first of Tesla’s Model Y Performance units began delivering with AMD chips instead of Intel chips last week, and following the switch, we can see the two chips performing side-by-side. A new video shared on Weibo by @42how_ on Monday shows a Tesla Model 3 with an Intel Atom A3950 chip side-by-side with a […]
Tesla’s Shanghai Factory Said to Hit 1.3 Million Annual Production Capacity: Report
In a recent progress update for Tesla’s Chinese Gigafactory in Shanghai, JasonYang (@JasonYangSHA) reported that the facility is now capable of producing more than 1,600 Model Y units and more than 2,000 Model 3 units every day. Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory has optimized its production line expansion project, and its capacity expansion this year has been […]
First Look: Model Y Performance with 12V Li-Ion Battery; AMD Ryzen Controller Board
The Model Y Performance in China has new exclusive features, including its infotainment controller being powered by an AMD Ryzen chip (instead of Intel), rear laminated acoustic glass and now finally confirmed, a 12V lithium-ion battery, replacing a traditional lead-acid battery. We now have a first look at what appears to be the Model Y […]
Hands-On: Tesla Model Y Performance in China, with New Rear Acoustic Glass and More [VIDEO]
We’re finally learning more about the first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y Performance in China, which gains various upgrades versus the same vehicle made in California. @JayinShanghai has shared a first look hands-on video with the new Model Y Performance, offering another glimpse at the responsiveness of the touchscreen thanks to new AMD Ryzen […]
First Look: Tesla Model Y Display with AMD Ryzen; Possibly 16V Li-Ion Battery Too [VIDEO]
Tesla delivered its first Model Y Performance in China on Thursday, and the big changes were the inclusion of AMD Ryzen chips powering the company’s compact crossover SUV, taking a feature from the Model S and Model X refresh. This trickle-down effect of AMD chips instead of Intel in China for Model Y, got many […]
Tesla Said to Invest Up to $187 Million to Expand Gigafactory Shanghai: Report
According to China’s state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper, Tesla is said to spend up to 1.2 billion yuan ($187.91 million USD) to expand its Gigafactory in Shanghai, reports Reuters. The reported investment by Tesla would allow the electric automaker to support over 4,000 new jobs. According to the Beijing Daily, information comes from environmental disclosures found […]
NIO Partners with Shell for Battery Swap Stations in China, Europe
NIO and Shell today announced a strategic cooperation agreement to improve the charging experience for electric vehicle (EV) owners around the world, with a particular focus on NIO drivers. The partnership will first bear fruit in China and Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, NIO and Shell will build a network of co-branded battery […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y in China
After Tesla increased the price of its entry-level Model 3 in China last week, the company has now again boosted prices on the Rear-Wheel-Drive variants of two of its vehicles. Tesla has increased the price of its Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) variants of both the Model 3 and the Model Y in China, according to @Tesla__Mania. The […]
Tesla to Deliver its Model Y Performance in China This Week
Those that ordered a Tesla Model Y Performance in China may still be waiting, but not for very much longer, as shared in a new update from the company. After nearly a year for some reservation holders, Tesla has officially announced plans to start delivering its Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y Performance in the days to […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Launching in China ‘Probably Around March’, Says Elon Musk
Late Sunday evening, Elon Musk said in a tweet that the Tesla Model S Plaid will “probably” arrive in China “around March” of next year. The Tesla CEO was responding to a tweet from @JayinShanghai, who inquired when the Model S Plaid would be available in China after Musk raved about how “sickkkk” the all-electric […]