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LG Chem to Supply Batteries for Tesla Model Y in China

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, […]

Extreme Tesla Demand in China Continues, Stores Packed: Report

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 […]

Tesla Recalling 30,000 Imported Model S and Model X in China [Update]

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 […]

Tesla Confirms it is Exporting Made in China Model 3 to Europe

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 […]

China Tesla Model Y Price Drop Expected to 275,000 Yuan

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 Model 3 Gets Price Cut in China and Range Increase

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 Model 3 in China to Get Cobalt-Free LFP Batteries: Report

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 […]

Rise of Chinese Electric Vehicle Startups Akin to ‘Tesla Wannabes’

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 […]

Honda Concept EV Teased, First Mass-Produced Electric for China

As the world inches towards the goal of sustainable transportation, it feels like new electric vehicles (EVs) are announced fairly frequently. Or maybe that’s just this particular September. In either case, Honda has just shared a teaser of a concept car to be sold in China, as reported by Yahoo Finance. Like the company’s first […]

Tesla Announces the World’s Largest Casting Machine Now in Use

Making incredible machinery requires incredible equipment, as electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla knows very well by this point. As reported by electrek on Tuesday, Tesla has just started using the world’s largest casting machine, partially guided by the development of the Model Y, which requires just two casting pieces, compared to the Model 3’s 70 […]