China Grants Tesla Green Light To Start Selling Shanghai-Made Model Y SUV
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Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the approval on its website on Monday.
Tesla, now sells its Model 3 electric cars in China and has been building new car manufacturing capacity in Shanghai to make its Model Y SUVs. It applied for the Shanghai-made Model Y SUV sales permission earlier this month.
It started delivering vehicles made in its Shanghai factory last December and sold more than 13,000 vehicles in China in October.
The company has started exporting China-made Model 3 cars to Europe and said last week it plans to also start making electric vehicle chargers in China in 2021.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Tesla model has received permission for sale in China?
Which specific Tesla model has received permission for sale in China?
Tesla has obtained approval to sell its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the official approval on its website this past Monday, following an application made earlier in the month.
Q.When did Tesla begin delivering vehicles manufactured at its Shanghai factory?
When did Tesla begin delivering vehicles manufactured at its Shanghai factory?
Tesla began delivering vehicles made at its Shanghai factory in December of last year. In October, the company reported sales of over 13,000 vehicles in China, indicating established production and distribution from the site.
Q.Does Tesla export vehicles from its Shanghai plant to other regions?
Does Tesla export vehicles from its Shanghai plant to other regions?
Yes, Tesla has already started exporting China-made Model 3 cars to Europe. This highlights the Shanghai factory's role not just for the Chinese market but also as an international production hub for the company.
Q.What are Tesla's future manufacturing plans in China beyond car production?
What are Tesla's future manufacturing plans in China beyond car production?
Beyond car manufacturing, Tesla plans to start making electric vehicle chargers in China in 2021. This indicates an expansion of its production scope within the country, diversifying its output from the Shanghai facility.