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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 […]
Tesla Nears LFP Battery Deal with China’s BYD, Claims Report
Following Tesla’s announcement of its plans to shift standard variants of Model 3 and Y units to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries globally, the company has apparently made a huge battery order from one Chinese company with a California factory. Tesla reportedly ordered 10 GWh of LFP electric vehicle (EV) batteries from BYD, according to […]
Tesla Hits Milestone: 1,000 Supercharger Stations in Mainland China
As Tesla prepares to open its Superchargers to other brands in 2021, the company has been rapidly expanding its Supercharger network around the world – with an incredible milestone having just been reached in China on Friday. Tesla will open its 1,000th Supercharger station on China’s mainland on Friday, established in Shenzen, according to CNEVPost. […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Lead Luxury Auto Insurance Registrations in China: Sept 2021
China remains an important market for Tesla, as evidenced by the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory hitting 300,000 cars produced between January and September. Tesla landed second place for both the top September OEMs and the top luxury auto vehicles, according to insurance data collected by CBIRC as shared on Friday (via @DKurac). The all-electric U.S. company […]
Tesla Model Y in China Gets Autopark with 2021.36 Software Update
Upon Tesla’s release of software update 2021.36, a number of new features arrived for customers in China, including the well-acclaimed Autopark Tesla’s recent software update shared on Wednesday also brought Autopark to the Model Y in China for those who have Autopilot, according to CNEVPost. The feature, which has been available in the U.S. and […]
Tesla to Open Another Shanghai Delivery Center Next Friday
After opening Asia’s largest Tesla delivery center in Beijing, China last month, the company is officially set to open another new delivery center this month. On Wednesday, Tesla announced plans to open a new delivery center in Shanghai, with a grand opening ceremony taking place Friday, October 22, according to @JayinShanghai. The delivery center is […]
