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Tesla Launches New Model 3 in China, Europe, Middle East

Tesla has launched its new Model 3 in China and it’s showing on the company’s website. It appears earlier leaks were indeed accurate. The starting Model 3 has a 4.4 second 0 to 100 km/h and an estimated CLTC range of 713km for the all wheel drive Dual Motor version. There’s a front camera in […]

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Factory: Behind-the-Scenes Look [VIDEO]

In an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Factory, a rare glimpse at the production process of the Tesla Model Y was shown to South Korean YouTube channel, MOCAR (via @Tslachan). The nearly 18-minute video showcases the production process of a Model Y. It is definitely a sight to behold. Here are some of […]

Tesla Cuts Prices of Model S and Model X in China

Tesla has announced significant price cuts for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China. On the company’s Weibo account on Wednesday, Tesla said the Model X is now priced at 836,900 Chinese yuan ($114,677), down from its original 898,900 yuan. Similarly, the Model S now retails at 754,900 yuan, a decrease from the […]

Tesla Cuts Model Y Pricing in China, Debuts Model 3 Perk

Tesla has cut the prices of its Model Y compact crossover SUV in China, as of August 13, 2023. The price cuts only apply to the Model Y Long Range and Performance variants. The announcement, made on Weibo, detailed the price drops (via @Tslachan): Model Y Long Range: 313,900 CNY to 299,900 CNY (roughly $41,460 […]

Tesla Model S/X Seatbelt and Camera Recall Extends to China

Tesla has announced the recall of a total of 271 imported Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) in China. The recall is being conducted to address issues related to seat belt and camera installations that could potentially pose safety hazards, reports CnEVPost. You may recall back in July, Tesla issued a similar recall […]

Tesla China Preps Model 3 ‘Highland’ for September: Rumour

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai is gearing up its “Highland” Model 3 launch, according to a series of tweets shared by Tesla China Analyst (@teslashanghai) on August 3, 2023. The automaker has already reportedly started trial production of the Model 3 refresh, and mass deliveries are slated to begin in September. This timeline is notably ahead of […]

Tesla Lures Shanghai Customers with $420 Shopping Vouchers

Tesla has launched a new incentive program in Shanghai, offering shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yuan ($420) to new customers. This initiative is a part of a broader local government program designed to stimulate consumption and revitalize the economy. The automaker plans to distribute these vouchers to 3,000 customers who order and register either a Model […]

Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales in July Surge 128% Year-Over-Year

Tesla’s sales of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) experienced a significant 128% year-over-year increase in July, even as the company faced a month-on-month drop of 31%, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 64,285 China-made EVs in July, up from 28,217 in the same month last year. The increase is […]

Tesla Files Registration for ‘Highland’ Model 3/Y in China

Tesla has filed paperwork with the Chinese government for the approval of its redesigned ‘Highland’ Model 3 and Model Y. The news, while not officially announced by Tesla, suggests we may be getting close to the debut of these refreshed vehicles. Amy @SF___Tahoe, a Tesla investor and enthusiast, shared her excitement on social media, stating, […]

Tesla Vehicles Banned from China’s World University Games: Report

In a move that underscores the ongoing tension between Tesla and Chinese authorities, the electric vehicle manufacturer’s cars have been barred from certain parts of Chengdu, a major city in southwest China. The ban comes as the city prepares for a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the commencement of the World University Games […]

Tesla China Launches Free FSD Transfer Policy

Tesla China has announced it has launched a time-limited Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer policy. While Tesla has not launched FSD in China yet, the company still lets customers purchase the software at 64,000 RMB ($8,900 USD), while Enhanced Autopilot is also available at 32,000 RMB (via @Tslachan). Only FSD is allowed to be transferred to […]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Milestone: 1 Million Model Y Cars Made

Tesla announced on Wednesday it has reached a new milestone at its Giga Shanghai factory in China. The efficient and productive Giga Shanghai has made its 1 millionth Model Y electric compact SUV. An image shared by @ChrisZheng001 shows Tesla employees surrounding a Model Y, while a battery celebrates the 1 million milestone. Employees are […]

Tesla’s Domestic Sales in China Jump 75% in June Versus May

Tesla China reported sales of 93,680 electric vehicles (EVs) in June, with 19,468 units destined for export, as per recent data published by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This data released on Monday showed Tesla delivered 74,212 vehicles in China for the month of June, marking a 4.78% decline from the same month last […]

Tesla and Chinese Automakers Retract Pricing Pledge

In a surprising turn of events, the China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM) has withdrawn a pledge made by 16 automakers, including Tesla, Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng, to abstain from “abnormal pricing”. The pledge, organized by CAAM and made just two days prior, was seen by some as an indication of a ceasefire in […]
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Tesla Reportedly Laying Off Some Battery Workers at Giga Shanghai

Tesla is reportedly laying off some battery production workers at its Giga Shanghai plant, according to sources familiar with the matter, speaking with Bloomberg. This move comes amidst a fierce price war in China, where car manufacturers are heavily discounting their vehicles. The US electric carmaker began notifying employees on the cell assembly lines of […]