Part of Tesla’s appeal is the sleek design of each of their released vehicles – and, in the case of the Cybertruck, perhaps its bold design – all of which are painstakingly and cross-departmentally mapped out in pre-production, according to new information from a company executive. In a video conference with several members of the […]
Tesla’s highly-anticipated Model Y is currently only available in North America, though it won’t be like that for long, according to one of Tesla’s executives. Grace Tao, Vice President of Tesla China shared in an online communication event lead by Tesla that the Model Y would enter production at Giga Shanghai in the first half […]
While Tesla has been building factories, showrooms, delivery and service centers, and charging lots all around the globe, a new service and delivery center in the world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) market is particularly exciting news. On Tuesday, it was reported that Tesla’s new delivery and service center location in Chengdu had held its grand […]
According to Reuters, South Korea’s LG Chem, battery supplier for Tesla, will double its production capacity in China in 2021 to meet increased demand for electric vehicles from Elon Musk’s company. The report says LG Chem will “also ship its increased output from China as well as Korea to Tesla’s factories in Germany and the […]
Tesla can now officially sell its Model Y SUV made in Shanghai, as the Chinese government has given approval to the American automaker to proceed, reports Reuters. Tesla applied for approval to sell Shanghai-made Model Y vehicles earlier in November and on Monday, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the approval on […]
Factories and cars are not the only things Tesla is building around the world – the company’s cars will need a dense network of chargers to maximize its business and reach in China and elsewhere. New filings show that they just might be on their way to adding pieces of this network, too. A document […]
Tesla has been working closely with LG Chem Ltd, even expressing interest in owning a small portion of the company’s stake. As LG Chem Ltd, and other companies, to be sure, provide the battery supply needs to electric vehicle (EV) companies moving forward, it will be interesting to see which batteries land where. On Sunday, […]
After recent Shanghai legislation limiting non-Shanghai registered vehicles from driving during business hours, Tesla has been extremely busy at its stores, and is expected to pick up some major steam as a result of the law passing. And in the meantime, customers in Europe await their units of the made in China (MIC) Model 3, […]
Tesla is already selling a ton of vehicles in China thanks to the recent completion of its Shanghai factory, but demand is increasing even more, though it’s unclear if supply will be able to deliver. A drop in prices along with new legislation from the Chinese government have both caused Tesla demand to explode in […]
It’s apparently recall season for Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) brands, with a new recall having been issued on Friday. Almost 30,000 Tesla Model S and X units, which were imported to China between 2013 and 2018, are now being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, according to Bloomberg. The recall indicates […]
The Tesla Model 3 is selling at alarming rates around the world. With electric vehicle (EV) demand higher than ever and consistent price drops to the whole lineup, it’s becoming more globally possible to purchase and own a Tesla. On Monday, Tesla stated that it would begin exporting its Model 3s made in China to […]
It’s price drop season at Tesla, with the Model S having dropped to $69,420 (USD) in the United States on Wednesday night, and the Model 3 price also having dropped recently to 249,900 yuan in China. Now, according to reports by Seek Device, Tesla will likely drop its Model Y starting price to 275,000 yuan […]
Tesla has been dropping its prices on many goods and services recently, and the newest one is an exciting development for the Chinese market. On Thursday, Tesla China updated its pricing on all Model 3s made in China, with the Standard Range+ (SR+) now starting at CN¥249,900 (~$36,800 USD) and the Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive (LR […]
Tesla plans to switch primarily to lithium, and the first batteries of suit are likely to be rolling out soon. Tesla plans to begin rolling out Model 3 units with cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) from its Shanghai factory, as reported by Reuters. While current iterations of the vehicle use nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries, the planned […]
This year has proved fruitful for most electric vehicle (EV) companies and startups, especially within the Chinese market. Among them, Chinese motor companies NIO, XPeng Inc, Li Auto, and WM Motor have raised over $8 billion (USD) this year – and they have Tesla to be thankful for, according to Reuters. Tesla’s boom, especially in […]
