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Tesla Responds to China’s Regulator Over Consumer Quality Complaints

It looks like the US market regulator is no longer the only government questioning Tesla’s quality control standards. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), along with four other Chinese government departments, has called upon Tesla to inspect complaints lodged against the vehicle company’s safety and quality control standards, according to the Global Times, the […]

Here’s a Look Inside Tesla’s Model Y Factory in Shanghai [PICS]

Tesla completed its Model Y factory at Gigafactory Shanghai last year, and the latter is already pumping out record production numbers to the world’s largest auto market in China, as the compact crossover SUV is seeing heavy demand. In a recent set of updates, Chinese media company PC Auto was allowed access to the inside […]

Tesla Designing New Model in China, Reveals Government Filing

Tesla compact concept by Alwin Gigafactory Shanghai is Tesla’s most recently completed Gigafactory, and a new update confirms that the site is already looking to launch a new model. Tesla China received approval on January 29, 2020 for an environmental impact report from Lingang’s Area Development and Construction Management Committee, which included approval for a […]

Tesla’s Shanghai V3 Supercharger Factory Has Started Production

Images via @42how_ On Wednesday, Tesla unveiled its Shanghai Supercharger factory in China, which is now open and producing V3 Superchargers for the company (via @42how_). The Tesla factory located about 6 kilometers (3.72 miles) east of Gigafactory Shanghai will produce V3 Superchargers, with an expected capacity of 10,000 stalls per year. From the images […]

Tesla Apologizes After Blaming China’s State Grid for Damaged Battery

Despite Tesla’s major growth around the world, there are still some battery-related risks associated with electric vehicles (EVs), so it’s important for us to remember they’re still in their infancy. On Monday, Bloomberg (via Caixin) reported that Tesla publicly apologized to the State Grid Corporation of China, following a viral undercover video where a Tesla […]

Tesla Rivals Nio and Xpeng See Sales Surge 352% and 470% in January

China’s auto market is not only the largest in the world, but it’s also becoming the largest electric vehicle (EV) market specifically. With companies like Xpeng Motors and Nio seeing major sales increases, other startups like Li Auto are expecting their shot soon too. In January, Nio’s sales increased 352%, while Xpeng Motors saw an […]

Tesla Now Has Over 730 Superchargers in China

Last month, Tesla hit 700 Superchargers in China, having added over 100 in the first month of the year. And at the start of the year’s second month, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Tesla added four new Supercharging stations in China last week, totalling 38 new stalls, according to an email sent out […]

Xpeng Navigation Guided Pilot Beta Hands-On Looks Familiar [VIDEO]

We’ve been reporting on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) since it entered a public beta stage last fall. But now, a new competitor has entered the autonomous driving ring, in what is the world’s largest auto market. China-based Xpeng Motors began rolling out over the air updates on Tuesday, including a limited beta version of the […]

New Tesla Model Y HEPA Filter Pictures Show Layered Setup

The Tesla Model Y in China has an exclusive HEPA air filter to support Bioweapon Defense Mode. Now, we are finally seeing some more pictures about the HEPA filter in the Chinese Model Y. The image above shared by @xioateshushu shows the Model Y HEPA filter setup, which has what appears to be a carbon […]

Tesla Shares Pictures of First Model Y Deliveries in China

Tesla has shared official pictures of the first Model Y deliveries in China, holding elaborate launch events in 10 cities at the same time. The electric vehicle maker shared some official images of the launch, seen below: Customers also received framed memorabilia, a play on the image seen when you confirm a Tesla order online. […]

Tesla Confirms First Model Y Deliveries in China Set for Jan. 18

We now have confirmation from Tesla China its first Model Y SUV deliveries will take place on Monday, January 18, 2021. A previous report from Tesmanian said Tesla would deliver its first Model Y starting January 18, but now we have official confirmation. According to invitations sent out to early Model Y owners in Shanghai, […]

Tesla Sues Chinese Media Outlet Over ‘Giga Sweatshop’ Story

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against Chinese media outlet, PingWest, over recent articles painting the electric vehicle maker’s Shanghai Gigafactory as a ‘sweatshop’. According to the Chinese Communist Party-controlled publication, Global Times, PingWest acknowledged it received a letter of indictment from Tesla: According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Beijing PingWest Interact Technology […]

China-Made Tesla Model 3 Coming to AU, NZ, UK and More Hints Website

It appears Tesla may be starting to send Shanghai-made Model 3 builds to overseas markets, based on changes to the company’s online configurator for various markets, according to EV-HQ. Tesla’s website for Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany and more are showing an increased range of 508km (up from 490km), suggesting these builds are […]