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Tesla’s Model Y Tops High-End SUV Sales in China: October 2021

Immediately following the news that the Tesla Model Y Standard is sold out in China until early 2022, new data has come out showing that the electric vehicle (EV) was the country’s best-selling high-end SUV in October. The Tesla Model Y was October’s top-selling high-end SUV in China, according to data from the China Passenger […]

Tesla’s Entry Model Y in China Now Sold Out Until Early 2022

Tesla’s entry Model Y compact crossover SUV in China is now sold out until 2022. The rear-wheel drive Model Y, priced from RMB 276,000 ($43,172 USD), is now showing an estimated delivery date of 10 to 14 weeks (previously from 6-10 weeks), pegging its arrival beyond 2021 and into early 2022. Even if you upgrade […]

Tesla Sold Over 54,000 China-Made Vehicles in October

As Tesla investors continue to increase their price targets on the company based largely on its performance in the Chinese auto market, the company is also bolstering its domestic and exported sales as produced by its Gigafactory Shanghai location, as shown by new sales figures. Tesla sold a total of 54,391 units in China in […]

Tesla Recalls Some Imported Model 3 Cars in China

Following Tesla’s record deliveries from its Shanghai Gigafactory in September, the company has officially recalled a number of Model 3 units produced and imported before the company had finished its China production facility. Tesla has recalled 91 imported Model 3 vehicles produced between February 2, 2019, and October 20, 2019, over the transverse linkage retaining […]

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta for China Possibly Next, Suggests Code

According to developer @greentheonly, Tesla’s software code hints at China coming next. Someone asked ‘green’ when FSD would land in Europe. That’s when he responded, “China as the next priority it looks like.” When another user asked how @greentheonly knew this, the developer replied, “based on the code,” which says, “allow FSD if the car […]

China’s BYD, Xpeng Motors See EV Sales Surge in October

As competition amongst electric vehicle (EV) companies continues to increase in the world’s largest auto market, Warren Buffett-backed BYD is seeing its sales grow. BYD sales tripled year over year in China in October, alongside the likes of Xpeng Motors which also saw its October sales triple year over year, according to Investors. Li Auto […]

Tesla Exec Dismisses Rumors of Second Gigafactory in Qingdao, China

Tesla saw record deliveries in China in September, and as demand for Tesla vehicles continues to grow in the world’s largest auto market, the company is apparently looking to construct a new factory outside of Shanghai – though apparently not where some are expecting. After a rumor of Tesla’s alleged plans to build a second […]

Tesla Signs Supply Deal With China’s Ganfeng Lithium

As Tesla continues to increase its global vehicle output, the company’s need for lithium for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries is at an all-time high – but they’re partnering with several suppliers to help maintain that problem. Chinese lithium company Gangeng Lithium Co has signed a supply contract with U.S. automaker Tesla, according to a […]

Tesla Launches New Financing Plans in China, from $0 Down Payment

Tesla increased the price of its Model S and X units in China last week, and now it has announced the ability for buyers in the country to purchase vehicles without paying a down payment. On Monday, Tesla announced that customers in China can purchase vehicles with zero down payment, with the company instead announcing […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model S and Model X in China

After increasing its prices in Canada and the USA, Tesla has now bumped up the price of its entry Model S and Model X vehicles in China. As noted by @42how_, the price of both the Long Range Model S and Model X have increased by RMB 30,000 ($4,698 USD). The new prices are below: […]

NIO Surpasses BYD as Most Valuable Car Brand in China, Says Hurun Report

Amidst increasing competition in the world’s largest auto market, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup NIO has continued to increase its sales in the region, recently surpassing another automaker as the most valuable brand. NIO replaced BYD as the most valuable automaker in China, as its brand value rose a whopping 145 percent from last year, […]

Tesla Locks Charging on Scrapped Vehicles Affected by China Floods

An abnormal and torrential rainstorm in Zhengzhou, China at the end of July rendered over 400,000 vehicles useless, and among them are a handful of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs). As a result, Tesla has officially locked the DC fast-charging abilities of a number of its vehicles affected by the flooding, according to a report from […]

Tesla Debuts New R&D and Data Centers in Shanghai

As Tesla’s presence continues to grow in what is the world’s largest auto market, the company is continuing to expand its developments even within Shanghai. On Monday, U.S. automaker Tesla announced that it has officially built a research center and a separate data center in Shanghai, where its Gigafactory is also located, according to Reuters. […]

Tesla Opens Massive Minhang Delivery Center in China

Last week, Tesla announced plans to open another delivery center in Shanghai, and now the center is officially opening following the company’s grand opening ceremony and delivery party. Tesla China hosted a grand opening and delivery ceremony at its new Minhang Delivery Center in Shanghai, as depicted in photos from @JayinShanghai. The event included first […]