Polestar has announced a strategic partnership with Tesla to connect to its Supercharger network in China. The announcement, made by Polestar China CEO Shen Ziyu, positions Polestar as one of the first partners to share Tesla’s charging infrastructure in the region. This development is a significant step in Polestar’s plan to establish its own charging […]
Tesla China has raised the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles, marking the second increase within a month (via @Tslachan). Tesla North had heard rumors on Chinese social media that speculated a price increase was incoming and it happened last night. The latest adjustment sees the Model 3 RWD […]
Tesla has adjusted the prices for the long-range versions of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, citing escalating costs as the primary reason for the change. The price adjustments follow a similar increase for the Model Y Performance at the end of the previous month. According to a statement from a Tesla […]
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory recently hit a significant production milestone, celebrating the manufacture of its two millionth electric vehicle just over a year after reaching its first million. The rapid production pace is attributed to strategic cost optimization and the integration of sophisticated automated machinery. During an exclusive tour for CGTN, Tesla staff revealed that the […]
The Chinese auto market is buzzing with plugin vehicles, recording over 776,000 sales in September, marking a 22% increase year-over-year. This surge in sales is the second consecutive monthly record, with predictions of the trend continuing for the rest of the year. The total sales for the year have already surpassed 5.4 million units, reports […]
Tesla has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a 2022 accident in China that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, as reported by Shanghai Securities News. The incident, which took place in November of the previous year, involved a Tesla Model Y that was alleged by a social media influencer to have malfunctioned, leading […]
Tesla has officially registered an upgraded version of its Model Y with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The registration documents disclose key specifications for the compact crossover electric SUV, which is manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai. According to the MIIT document, the new Model Y will have dimensions of 4,750mm in […]
Tesla is at the center of an EU anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles imported from China, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The probe aims to assess the extent to which China has subsidized Tesla and other domestic manufacturers like BYD Co., SAIC Motor Corp., and Nio Inc. The investigation could lead […]
The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union (EU), announced on Wednesday an investigation into state subsidies provided to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in China. The announcement was made by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, during her annual State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, […]
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, Polestar, is set to release a branded smartphone in December, coinciding with the launch of its first sports utility vehicle (SUV) in China, the Polestar 4. The announcement emphasizes the company’s innovative approach in the electric vehicle market, integrating technology with transportation. The Polestar 4, an SUV coupe, will be the […]
Tesla has launched its new Model 3 in China and it’s showing on the company’s website. It appears earlier leaks were indeed accurate. The starting Model 3 has a 4.4 second 0 to 100 km/h and an estimated CLTC range of 713km for the all wheel drive Dual Motor version. There’s a front camera in […]
In an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Factory, a rare glimpse at the production process of the Tesla Model Y was shown to South Korean YouTube channel, MOCAR (via @Tslachan). The nearly 18-minute video showcases the production process of a Model Y. It is definitely a sight to behold. Here are some of […]
Tesla has announced significant price cuts for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China. On the company’s Weibo account on Wednesday, Tesla said the Model X is now priced at 836,900 Chinese yuan ($114,677), down from its original 898,900 yuan. Similarly, the Model S now retails at 754,900 yuan, a decrease from the […]
Tesla has cut the prices of its Model Y compact crossover SUV in China, as of August 13, 2023. The price cuts only apply to the Model Y Long Range and Performance variants. The announcement, made on Weibo, detailed the price drops (via @Tslachan): Model Y Long Range: 313,900 CNY to 299,900 CNY (roughly $41,460 […]
Tesla has announced the recall of a total of 271 imported Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) in China. The recall is being conducted to address issues related to seat belt and camera installations that could potentially pose safety hazards, reports CnEVPost. You may recall back in July, Tesla issued a similar recall […]
