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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 […]
Tesla Model S Remains Unscathed After Highway Floods [VIDEO]
In a video posted on Reddit on Tuesday, a Tesla Model S is seen driving through a high tide which splashed up on a highway in China. The video was shared by Reddit user u/RobDickinson on the r/teslamotors subreddit. Despite the video noting in China it was a Model 3, the vehicle was indeed a […]
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 Model 3 in China to Get Power Trunk, New Headlights, Tail Lights and More: Rumour
Rumors out of China claim the Tesla Model 3 manufactured in the country is set to apparently gain new improvements and upgrades. According to @Tesla__Mania, a Weibo post claims the following upgrades to the made in China Model 3: New steering wheel Center console 2.0 (whatever this means) New headlights and tail lights Power lift […]
Tesla to Update Model 3 in China with Factory Chrome Delete Reveals Filing
Looks like Tesla’s Model 3 in China will be getting a factory chrome delete option, following in the footsteps of the Model Y. Tesla recently submitted a filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, indicating it was changing the exterior of the Model 3, reports Tesmanian. Within the filing, a photo shows where chrome...
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 […]
China’s Tesla Model 3 Apparently Fixes Rain Getting Into Trunk When Opening Flaw
Some Tesla Model 3 owners have long complained about an apparent design flaw when it comes to opening their car’s rear trunk in the rain, causing water to spill into the trunk and potentially soak contents within the vicinity. We’ve seen an example of this from the following video from i1Tesla on YouTube, showing how...
Tesla China Announces Official Wrap Service, Making Everybody Jealous
As Tesla continues to grow in markets across the world, the car company’s color and design offerings are growing too. Tesmanian has reported that Tesla Delivery Centers in China are now adding a fresh, new option to the table, as seen by images shared on social media network Weibo. Image credit: Weibo [Related: Use coupon […]
Tesla to Expand Sales Force in U.S., Open New Stores in Canada
Over the last year, the direction of Tesla’s sales expansion has changed immensely, in spite of the fact that their steady growth has not. But in the wake of the company’s Q2 figure success, it’s looking to continue to expand its in-person expansion efforts into new markets, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Tesla’s Chinese Rival Xpeng Motors Raises $500 Million in Funding, Launches New Sedan
Tesla’s Chinese Rival Xpeng Motors started rolling out their P7 Sedan models earlier this month. CNBC reports that they recently raised up to $500 million in funding with investors like Aspex and Coatue. Xpeng Motors had also received $400 million from Xiaomi last year in November. This P7 Sedan model has a high-performance battery, 706km […]
Tesla Sales in China Break Records for June as Popularity Continues
As reported by Bloomberg, Tesla has continued to gain traction in China over the past few months. The automotive market is worth hundreds of billions of dollars and electric vehicles have become more popular within recent years. Due to the global pandemic, sales of electric vehicles fell by 30% in April. Tesla opened Tesla Giga […]
Tesla Launches Cybertruck Reservations in China
It appears as though Tesla is finally accepting reservations for the Cybertruck in China, as spotted by a Reddit user. The Cybertruck was introduced to the world several months ago, and there have already been hundreds of thousands in pre orders from American consumers. The Cybertruck pre-order requires a $100 refundable deposit. It’s important to […]