Tesla, Model Y and China

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, and will be manufactured on existing production lines, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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.
Coming soon: A cheaper Tesla Model Y made in China to take on Xiaomi's SU7 sedan
Tesla plans to produce a more affordable version of its Model Y in Shanghai. The new model will be built using existing production lines and is set for mass production by 2026. This initiative aims to regain lost market share in China.
Tesla planning low-cost Model Y in China. Will India get it too?
Production will take place at Tesla's Shanghai factory, its largest production hub, and mass production is expected to begin in 2026.
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.
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 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,
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