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According to the South China Morning Post, NIO and Xpeng Motors are building online communities for users to earn credit towards specific branded products, with the former company now having sold over 3 million products through its app. In addition, Tesla has already cultivated a loyal following of the company and CEO Elon Musk, which […]

In a new announcement on Monday, Tesla has announced plans to revamp its vehicle trade-in appraisal service in China, as shared by @Ray4Tesla. The new system applies to all different makes and models and offers a 14-day guaranteed appraised value with the addition of a 14-day commute use of the trade-in vehicle before new deliveries […]

Image via @JayinShanghai Tesla has opened a new retail store in Shanghai, China, set to showcase the company’s electric vehicle technologies. According to Jay in Shanghai, Tesla’s Shanghai Experience Store is like a miniature version of the company’s Gigafactory in China, displaying both electric vehicle (EV) parts including batteries motors, and bodies, as well as […]

Tesla is looking to add EVE Energy Co. to its Gigafactory Shanghai supply chain, according to four people familiar with the matter (via Reuters). The deal seeks to increase and bolster the number of low-cost electric vehicle (EV) batteries, to help keep up with increasing demand. Alongside China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL), EVE Energy […]

Among electric SUVs, Tesla’s Model Y barely fell short in the Chinese auto market in April, landing the second most registered SUV spot behind a local competitor. According to new energy SUV registration data from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (via 42how_), 5,520 Tesla Model Y units were registered in China in April, […]

After a whirlwind series of public criticisms in China, alongside reports that it was bolstering relations with Chinese regulators, Tesla now faces falling sales in comparison with rivals, and, subsequently, falling shares. Tesla’s (TSLA) shares fell on Tuesday, following a decline in the company’s April sales in the Chinese market from March, according to Marketwatch. […]

After recent reports that Tesla planned to build an electric vehicle (EV) parts recycling facility in Shanghai, a new report claims the company is ceasing operations in expanding the Gigafactory in China. U.S. zero-emissions automaker Tesla has put a pause on plans to expand its Shanghai Gigafactory into a center for global export due to […]

After just a few years of a burgeoning zero-emission market from companies like NIO and Xpeng Motors and even Tesla, among others, China’s technology sector is making moves to jump into the future of the auto industry. China-based technology giants Huawei Technologies Co and Baidu Inc. are pouring $19 billion into electric vehicles (EVs) and […]

According to a tweet published earlier today by Tesla owner and enthusiast @ray4tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer has increased the price of the locally manufactured Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) in China by 1,000 CNY ($155.46 USD or $188.66 CAD). @Teslacn has increased the price of MIC Model 3 SR+ by 1000 CNY […]

Following data privacy concerns in China over Tesla’s use of footage generated by its vehicles, the company is taking steps to improve the way it stores and shares this data. On Thursday, Tesla said it had plans to produce a platform that gives vehicle owners in China access to the data created and stored by […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.16.1 software update in China, according to @TeslaFi. The 2021.4.16.1 software update was detected on Model 3 and Model S vehicles, but for now, there’s no word on what’s new. Software version 2021.4.16.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model X 100D in China on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at […]

A global semiconductor chip shortage affected NIO, along with a slew of other China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and others around the world. According to Investors Daily, Chinese automakers NIO, Xpeng Motors, and Li Auto, all saw triple-digit sales growth in this year’s first quarter, despite production being slowed significantly due to an inability to […]

Following reports of Tesla owner complaints to China’s regulator, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker has changed its direction with regards to dealing with the country’s regulator. According to industry sources, Tesla is bolstering its government relations team and is increasing engagement with China’s regulators, as reported by Reuters. The increased focus on interacting directly […]

According to @Ray4Tesla, Tesla China is offering various perks for the upcoming Chinese Labor Day Break, which runs from May 1 to May 5. The perks include free use of Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) for 45 days for any vehicles delivered before June 30, unlimited free Supercharging during the break, and a 25% discount on all […]

NIO vs Tesla chart; via SCMP China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO saw record EV deliveries in this year’s first quarter, with the company’s sales surging fivefold to 7.98 billion yuan ($1.23 million USD), according to the automaker. NIO saw a net loss of $68.8 million US in Q1, a 73% decrease from the year-ago […]