Chinese EV maker Xpeng will introduce a new model, internally codenamed F57, in Q4, eliminating the use of LiDAR technology, according to unnamed sources speaking to CnEVPost. The new model will adopt a pure camera-based smart driving system, similar to Tesla’s approach with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, as disclosed by a source […]
Tesla vehicles have been included on a Chinese government purchase list for the first time, as reported by the state-owned media outlet Paper.cn, reports CNN. The government of Jiangsu province in eastern China has listed Tesla as the only foreign-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand in its procurement catalog. Other brands on the list include Volvo, […]
Tesla’s Model 3 saw a significant surge in registrations in China last week, with 6,100 units registered, marking the highest weekly total since the launch of the upgraded sedan, known as ‘Highland’. According to local Tesla sales data shared by @Tslachan, this registration figure was recorded between June 17 and 23, 2024. But as for […]
Tesla is advancing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China by partnering with Baidu to upgrade its mapping software. This collaboration is a significant step towards securing government approval for Tesla’s FSD rollout in the region. Last week, Baidu teased the new maps integration in Tesla, and now we have a follow-up on the news. […]
Tesla has begun offering two distinct mapping options for its vehicles in China, according to a video shared by Baidu. The existing Tesla support map is now complemented by the Baidu map V20, accessible by touching the 3D letters on the screen. Baidu Maps provides a detailed 3D mapping experience compared to Tesla’s 2D support […]
Tesla is preparing to register its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software with Chinese authorities ahead of its planned rollout this year, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reports Reuters. The U.S. EV leader is also considering offering the software as a monthly subscription to its Chinese users, its second-largest market, sources said. A […]
Tesla is intensifying its efforts to attract Chinese customers, announcing several new incentives aimed at boosting sales in a competitive market. Customers in China who complete their Tesla vehicle deliveries between May 25 and June 30 will be entered into a drawing for a free tour of Tesla’s Fremont factory in the United States, the […]
Tesla has started construction on a new Megafactory in Shanghai on Thursday, marking the company’s first energy storage system factory outside the United States. This facility will produce Tesla’s Megapacks, large-scale energy storage batteries. Industry observers view the factory as a significant example of industrial and technological cooperation between China and the US. They note […]
Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters. This move aims to attract foreign investment to boost China’s sluggish economy. Foreign firms, including financial companies and automakers such as Tesla, have lobbied Chinese authorities to permit cross-border data sharing after […]
Tesla has received a construction permit for a new Megafactory in the Lingang area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, marking a significant expansion of its global manufacturing capabilities. This facility, Tesla’s first energy storage mega factory outside the U.S. market, is slated to begin mass production in the first quarter of 2025, […]
Elon Musk’s recent visit to China, lasting less than 24 hours, has proven fruitful as Tesla gained tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in its second-largest market. This crucial development came after Musk’s series of meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing, including Premier Li Qiang. The endorsement from China allows Tesla […]
Tesla is poised to overcome a significant obstacle in China by collaborating with Baidu for enhanced mapping and navigation capabilities, according to sources familiar with the development, reports Bloomberg. This partnership will allow Tesla to introduce advanced assisted driving features in China, leveraging lane-level navigation and mapping technology from Baidu, a Beijing-based internet giant and […]
China’s Premier Li Qiang met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Beijing on Sunday, praising Tesla’s contributions to US-China cooperation, according to China’s state television. The meeting highlighted Tesla as a successful example of bilateral collaboration. Musk’s visit aligns with his interest in expanding Tesla’s autonomous driving technology in China, the world’s largest auto market, […]
Tesla’s performance in China has shown a significant uptick, with the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reporting 30,224 exports for Tesla China in February. This data, analyzed by industry expert Roland Pircher, underlines the company’s expanding footprint in the Chinese market. Additionally, with the recently released wholesale figures, it is now confirmed that Tesla’s local […]
Tesla has announced a series of limited-time incentives on Weibo for customers purchasing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles before the end of March from existing inventory, with potential savings of up to ¥34,600 ($4,807 USD). The promotions include an insurance subsidy for the rear-wheel-drive versions of Model 3 and Model Y, offering benefits worth […]
