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

Report: Giga Shanghai Has Produced 300,000 Cars So Far This Year

Giga Shanghai could produce as many as 300,000 cars in the first month of the year, according to a Reuters report. Citing anonymous sources close to the company, the report said a delivery rush at the end of the third quarter has helped drive those production numbers. The report said around 240,000 vehicles were shipped… Continue reading Report: Giga Shanghai Has Produced 300,000 Cars So Far This Year

Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

A new video from the manufacturer of Tesla’s Giga Press gives details on the machine the automaker intends to use to use to stamp out the Cybertruck. The video from IDRA Group General Manager Riccardo Ferrario did not name Tesla, but announced that an electric car manufacturer ordered the first 8,000-ton die-casting machine. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk… Continue reading Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

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 Coming to India Next Year

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk confirmed Sunday that Tesla will will be offered to the Indian market next year. Meanwhile, a new report says Tesla intends to manufacture vehicles in India. Reuters cited local newspapers Indian Express and the Economic Times both reporting that Tesla plans to bring the Model 3 to the country. Indian Express… Continue reading Tesla Coming to India Next Year

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 Launches Vehicle Design Contest in China

Tesla has officially launched its contest for an EV to be designed and built in China.  Chief Executive Elon Musk said in January at an event at Giga Shanghai that he thinks China has some of the best art in the world, which would be represented in a Tesla vehicle designed in China. Tesla made… Continue reading Tesla Launches Vehicle Design Contest in China