7 d. ago China’s EV giants head overseas, Tesla Shanghai plant boosts output: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory saw a jump in deliveries last month, as its upgraded models struck a chord with wealthy Chinese consumers who favour spacious vehicles. 2. As China’s EV boom makes the EU anxious,...

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1 week ago Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory saw a jump in deliveries last month, as its upgraded models struck a chord with wealthy Chinese consumers who favour spacious vehicles. The assembly line - based in the Lingang free-trade zone, a coastal area linked to the Yangshan Deep-water Port - delivered a total of 90,812 vehicles to customers in September, a record high this year, up 2.8 per cent from the same period in 2024, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Compared to its...

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2 w. ago Chinese car fans are weighing in on Elon Musk's new affordable offerings: 'Beggar model' Tesla

Chinese car fans are weighing in on Elon Musk's new affordable offerings: 'Beggar model' Tesla  Business Insider

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2 w. ago ‘Affordable’ Model Y and 3: Tesla drops Steve Jobs turtleneck for Walmart hoodie

Tesla rolled out “affordable” versions of its bestselling Model Y SUV and its Model 3 sedan, but the starting prices of US$39,990 and US$36,990 were too high, some said, to attract a new class of buyers to the electric vehicle (EV) brand. CEO Elon Musk has touted the car as a way to tap a wider swathe of buyers, saying last year that a price below US$30,000, after incentives, was the key. Tesla is trying to reverse falling sales of its ageing line-up amid rising competition in Europe and China,...

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3 w. ago Tesla China shows off Model Y L's manufacturing process in new video

Tesla China shows off Model Y L's manufacturing process in new video  Teslarati

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3 w. ago Tesla Model S Plaid battles China’s 1500 hp monster Nurburgring monster, with surprising results

Tesla Model S Plaid battles China’s 1500 hp monster Nurburgring monster, with surprising results  Teslarati

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