Tesla
+ FollowTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a US electric vehicle maker led by Elon Musk and headquartered in Austin, Texas. China is the company's largest market outside the United States and home to Giga Shanghai, its first factory outside the US, which produces the Model 3 and Model Y for both local sales and exports.
Tesla began deliveries of China-made vehicles in late 2019 and competes directly with local players including BYD, Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto in the world's largest EV market. Giga Shanghai also serves as a major export hub, shipping China-made Teslas to Europe, Asia-Pacific and other markets.
This page tracks Tesla's monthly sales in China, Giga Shanghai's production and exports, and the company's latest business developments in the country.
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Tesla's Roadster can fly, and Nio's William Li admits: 'This we really don't have'
Nio founder reposted a Roadster stunt video and praises Tesla, echoing his 2018 remark that "whatever Tesla has, we have."
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Tesla unveils redesigned Roadster, with Performance reservations available in China
Reservations in China require a 332,000 yuan ($49,390) deposit, with the website describing the Performance version as suitable for public roads.
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Tesla China September wholesale sales rise 5% to 95,366, a year-to-date high
Strong export growth continued to offset declining domestic deliveries in China.
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Tesla beats Q3 delivery expectations but falls further behind BYD in BEV sales
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles globally in the third quarter, down 2.13% year-on-year but above market expectations.
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Tesla gives Model 3 minor upgrades in China, keeps prices unchanged
All Model 3 variants currently on sale get a 16-inch central touchscreen, up from 15.4 inches, and a new optional light gray premium interior.
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Tesla offers up to $1,040 in China discounts in fresh sales push
All Model 3 variants qualify for a 5,000 yuan discount, while select Model Y variants get 7,000 yuan off. Eligible orders can also receive additional benefits.
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Tesla audits China suppliers to push Optimus into mass production, report says
Several Chinese suppliers have already secured Optimus orders and will start production soon after passing the audits.
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Tesla to display Cybercab in Beijing and Shanghai this week
Cybercab will debut in Beijing and Shanghai on September 17, with displays running through September 27 in Beijing and September 21 in Shanghai.
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Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China as sales of key SUV weaken
The Model Y Performance starts at 369,000 yuan ($54,450) in China, with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint and a CLTC range of 659 km.
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Tesla August China deliveries breakdown: Model Y falls 26%, extending decline to third month
Model Y deliveries in China totaled 29,260, down 25.76% year-on-year, with the decline deepening for a third consecutive month.
