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Tesla has officially teased its upcoming Model Y L in a new video posted Monday on Chinese social media platform Weibo, saying the six-seater SUV is “coming soon” in China. The teaser offers a closer look at how the larger Model Y differs from the base variant, highlighting new interior and comfort-focused upgrades. Among the […]

Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L has been spotted fully uncovered in China, marking the first time the new six-seat variant of the popular all-electric SUV has been seen without camouflage. The sighting, shared by Tesla watcher @Tslachan on X, shows multiple Model Y L units being transported on a car carrier in silver, with subtle […]

Tesla has officially launched its longest-range Model 3 yet in China — the new Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, also known as the “Model 3+” that was unveiled in the country last month. The new variant boasts a massive 830 km CLTC-rated range, equivalent to 363 miles on the EPA cycle, the same figure […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO is set to begin production at its third factory in Hefei, Anhui province this September, according to company founder, chairman, and CEO William Li — reports CnEVPost. Li revealed the production timeline during a tour of NIO’s second Hefei plant over the weekend, attended by Chinese writer and ET9 owner […]

Tesla has officially launched its first batch of V4 Superchargers in China, with new stations now operational in Shanghai, Chongqing, and the Gansu and Zhejiang provinces. This marks a significant milestone for Tesla in its largest international market, as the company continues to develop its next-generation fast-charging infrastructure globally. The announcement was made via an […]

Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]

Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]

On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]

Tesla has quietly removed the option to buy new Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website as trade tensions between the U.S. and China heat up. The “place new order” button is now missing for both models, though customers can still order from existing inventory. Orders for other Tesla models like the […]

Tesla’s momentum in China continues to build, with the company hitting its highest weekly insured units mark of the year so far. For the week of March 24–30, Tesla China recorded 21,000 insured vehicle registrations, according to data shared by @Tslachan on X. That’s a significant jump from the previous week’s 17,400 units, and the […]

Tesla has told customers in China that its next big update for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is in the works—but it’s waiting on government approval before releasing anything. In a message posted by Tesla’s customer support team, in a comment on Grace Tao’s account on Weibo, the VP of External Affairs at Tesla China, […]

Tesla China has introduced new financing options for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, offering three years of 0% interest and a five-year low-interest financing plan. At the same time, the Long Range Model Y has increased in price by 10,000 RMB, now starting at 313,500 RMB. For buyers opting for the three-year 0% interest plan, […]

Tesla has launched a limited-time Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China, offering eligible drivers a chance to experience the advanced driver-assistance system for free. The trial runs from March 17 to April 16, 2025 (via @Tslachan). Who’s Eligible? The FSD trial is being rolled out in phases, so activation timing may vary. Owners can check […]

Tesla is partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve its self-driving technology in China after facing criticism from customers over a recent software update, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. Baidu recently sent engineers from its mapping team to Tesla’s Beijing office to help better integrate its detailed navigation data, such […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) launch in China is turning heads, with early users praising its capabilities—despite the lack of local training. AI observer James Douma shared his surprise on X, saying, “Tesla releasing FSD into China without local training is a testimony to the strength of the driving model. I’m surprised that this is possible […]