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Tesla Model S Plaid Version to Be Delivered in China, Priced at over 1M Yuan

Recently, some Chinese netizens posted the delivery information of the Tesla Model S Plaid version. The buyer needs to submit the final payment of 1,013,990 yuan ($141,399) for the model after paying a 20,000 yuan deposit, bringing the price tag of the model in China to about 1,033,990 yuan.

CATL Reportedly Holds Patent Covering Cell-to-Chassis EV Technology

A previously announced patent for a car chassis with adjustable lengths owned by Chinese battery giant CATL is related to cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology for electric vehicles, and is planned to be implemented before 2025.

BYD to Expand Shanghai Battery Factory, Rivaling Local Tesla Gigafactory

Chinese new energy vehicle and battery giant BYD plans to invest 5 million yuan ($695,778) in an expansion project involving Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. The eastern Chinese metropolis also hosts one of Tesla's Gigafactories in its Lingang New Area, Pudong District.

China’s New Energy Vehicle Wholesale Numbers to Reach 664K Units in Sept

According to a report released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on October 10, preliminary statistics show that the wholesale sales of new energy vehicles in September will be about 664,000 units, up about 90% year-on-year.

Chinese Ambassador to US Thanks Tesla CEO Elon Musk for His Taiwan-Related Remarks

On October 9, Qin Gang, Chinese Ambassador to the US, posted on Twitter in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Taiwan-related remarks. Qin expressed his gratitude to Musk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Sept Delivery of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory Exceeded 83K Units

Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the China Passenger Car Association said on October 9 that domestic sales of new energy vehicles remained strong in September. During the month, Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory delivered more than 83,000 vehicles.

China-Made Tesla Model Y Named Australia’s Best-Selling SUV in Sept

During September, Tesla's Model Y became the top-selling SUV model in Australia and ranked among the top three best-selling vehicles overall in the country. At the same time, the Model Y became the top-selling vehicle in New Zealand.

BYD’s Q3 Vehicle Sales Surpass Tesla

Chinese automaker BYD outsold Tesla by nearly 200,000 vehicles globally in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest data released by the two companies.

BYD Auto’s Best-Selling EV Models

BYD Auto, China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, has recently edged Tesla to become the world's top-selling EV brand for the first time, according to a global sales report by Counterpoint.

CATL Subsidiary Plans New Lithium Salt Project

A subsidiary of Chinese leading battery maker CATL has planned a new lithium salt project that could house as much as 110,000 tons in Longyan City, Fujian Province.

NIO Starts Delivery of ET5

NIO's second sedan ET5 officially started delivery in cities including Shanghai and Suzhou. Aiming at the pure electric, mid-sized luxury vehicle market, the ET5 will compete against products such as the Tesla Model 3 and BMW 3 Series.

Tesla China Denies Price Reduction, Chinese Auto Firms Still Feel Pressure

Although Tesla has denied the rumor of price reductions, the news has already had a certain impact on the pricing strategy and rhythm of new products released by XPeng Motors and Li Auto.

What Do Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Workers Look Like?

Although the young people working in Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory have relatively higher wages, a tight production pace leads to a higher turnover.

Tesla Model 3 Involved in Accident Due to Failed AutoPilot

A Tesla Model 3 crashed in China after its Autopilot system failed to respond to a blockage on the far right side of the road on September 18. No injuries were reported.

Tesla China Expands Production Again

According to the Environmental Information Release Platform of Shanghai Enterprises and Institutions, a production line optimization project for the second stage of Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai (Phase I) was completed on September 1.

Tesla Confirms Normal China’s Sales Channel Expansion

News emerged recently that Tesla is reevaluating the way it sells EVs in the Chinese market, considering closing some showrooms in malls. Tesla China responded that sales channels are still occurring at the normal rate of expansion within the country.