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.
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The stripped-down SUV is aimed at recovering market share from Chinese makers offering less-expensive models.
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Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.
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
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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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