Tesla China Hits Record Deliveries in September

Tesla’s vehicle sales in China hit a record in September, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association. The automaker delivered about 56,000 units last month, accounting for a total of over 133,000 Shanghai-produced cars in Q3. According to the agency, Tesla sold 33,033 Model Y units and 19,120 Model 3 units. For comparison, Tesla sold… Continue reading Tesla China Hits Record Deliveries in September

Tesla Sales Drop in China

Sales of Tesla vehicles in China plunged 69 percent in July, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). According to the report Tesla sold 32,968 vehicles in China last month, compared to 28,138 in June. Tesla currently builds its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV at its factory in Shanghai. Overall, retail sales of passenger vehicles, including… Continue reading Tesla Sales Drop in China

Tesla Making More Effort to Build Relationships in China

Tesla is making a greater effort to engage with regulators in China as it faces criticism about safety and service, according to Reuters. “Tesla’s change of strategy leading to more behind-the-scenes interaction with policymakers in Beijing compared to relatively little previously shows the seriousness with which the U.S. automaker views the setbacks in its second-biggest… Continue reading Tesla Making More Effort to Build Relationships in China

Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China

Tesla is ramping up its efforts to design and build vehicles specifically for the Chinese market, according to a Reuters report. The company is currently looking to hire a director in China to lead a “full-function” studio in Shanghai or Beijing. Candidates have been interviewed by Tesla’s global design chief Franz von Holzhausen, according to… Continue reading Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China

Shanghai-Built Model 3 Shipping With Updated Interior

The Shanghai-built Tesla Model 3 has been updated with features including a heated steering wheel. Tesla’s configurator for orders in China now lists the heated wheel feature as part of a premium interior option for the Model 3 Performance. It’s a feature that many Tesla owners have been asking for and it’s expected the automaker… Continue reading Shanghai-Built Model 3 Shipping With Updated Interior

Tesla Secures New Lithium Supply Deal

Tesla’s battery supply is getting a bump from a new five-year partnership with China’s Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. Sichuan Yahua, a wholly-owned subsidiary Yaan Lithium, announced the deal Tuesday. Reuters reported a Shenzhen Stock Exchange filing that showed the company put the total value of the contract at $630-$880 million over 2021-25. Tesla started production at… Continue reading Tesla Secures New Lithium Supply Deal

Tesla Gets Permission For Model Y Sales in China

Tesla has received permission from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to sell the Model Y in the country. If the automaker receives a production permit, Giga Shanghai will soon start a significant ramp. Tesla reportedly plans to produce more than 500,000 vehicles at Giga Shanghai alone in 2021. The factory will produce cars… Continue reading Tesla Gets Permission For Model Y Sales in China

Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Tesla plans to build two newly-designed vehicles to be produced at the company’s Berlin and Shanghai factories, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. The comment comes after Musk told investors at the recent Battery Day that the company intends to build a new vehicle with a $25,000 price tag. It’s not clear if the most… Continue reading Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Tesla Shows Off Production Capability at Giga Shanghai

Tesla has released a time-lapsed video offering a look at production at Giga Shanghai. The video was posted to the Tesla China Weibo account, saying “Production, assembly, quality inspection, waiting for delivery. The rhythm is orderly step on the point, one word: Steady!” Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has long touted the company’s focus on… Continue reading Tesla Shows Off Production Capability at Giga Shanghai

Tesla Announces Color-Change Wrap Service in China

Tesla is offering a vinyl wrap option to customers in China. The new Tesla-managed wrap service was announced on the company’s Wibo account. The service has launched in five cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou. Other cities will be announced this month, according the the post.  Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk previously mentioned wraps. When asked… Continue reading Tesla Announces Color-Change Wrap Service in China