Tesla, China and Model Y

Tesla Develops Cheaper Model Y in China to Battle Growing Competition
The stripped-down SUV is aimed at recovering market share from Chinese makers offering less-expensive models.
Tesla’s new Model Y order backlog in China is less than half of what was reported
A similar situation happened with the launch of the new Model 3 in China a year prior. The same people who are now starting the rumors about Tesla accumulating a big order backlog for the new Model Y claimed that Tesla received over 30,000 orders for Model 3 on its first day.
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.
Exclusive: Tesla plans Model Y costing at least 20% less to produce to defend China share, sources say
Tesla will make a lower-cost version of its best-selling Model Y in Shanghai, three people with knowledge of the matter said, aiming to regain ground lost during a price war in its second-largest market.
Tesla can already deliver new Model Y orders within 2 weeks in China – demand problem?
Tesla says it can deliver a new Model Y RWD order placed today in “2 to 4 weeks” in China. The Long Range AWD Model Y takes a bit longer at “6-10 weeks” for new orders. Based on insurance data, Tesla’s deliveries in 2025 are currently down about 7,000 units compared to the same period last year.
Tesla Reportedly Preparing Less Expensive Model Y to Fight Chinese EVs
Telsa plans to make a slightly smaller Model Y that costs at least 20 percent less to build than the recently refreshed Model Y.
Tesla reportedly producing cheaper Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China
Tesla has plans to produce a low-cost version of its best-selling Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China, according to a report. The car will cost at least 20% less to produce than the version launched last year,
Tesla Working On A Cheaper Model Y For China
Tesla sold more than 657,000 vehicles in China, which was a new record for the company. However, sales have slowed in the first two months of 2025, and a cheaper Model
Tesla’s new Model Y for China to be cheaper amid rising competition, mass production in 2026: Report
Tesla reportedly plans to launch a more affordable version of the Model Y in China, produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory, with mass production starting in 2026. This new model will be smaller and cheaper to manufacture,
Tesla Bets On Low-Cost EVs in China After February Sales Hit Two-Year Low
Tesla plans to release an affordable version of Model Y in Shanghai by 2026, using existing production lines and targeting ...
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Tesla’s China-made EV sales sink 29% in early 2025
Visitors stand outside barriers surrounding Tesla’s new Model 3 sedan displayed at the China International Fair for ...
Tesla's China-made EV sales fall to lowest since August 2022
Tesla's sales of its China-made electric vehicles dropped 49.2% in February from a year earlier to 30,688 cars, the lowest ...
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Tesla pins hope on refreshed Model Y to revive stalling sales in China, fend off EV rivals
Tesla has received massive orders for its refreshed Model Y SUV in mainland China, a major boost for the ... 51.5 per cent month on month and 49.2 per cent year on year. Tesla began ...
Tesla's market cap drops by nearly half: Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
The company's market capitalization has dropped since hitting an all-time high of $1.5 trillion in December, erasing most of ...
Tesla’s China Sales Plummet 49% in February as EV Competition Heats Up
Tesla’s (TSLA) sales of China-made EVs plummeted 49% year-over-year in February amid the soaring competition in the region. According to data ...
Tesla may have no new car coming after all as report reveals plan to launch a stripped down Model Y
It looks increasingly likely that the much touted $25,000 entry level Tesla known colloquially as the Model 2 will not be ...