Tesla Seeks Approval To Build Longer Range Model 3 Cars In China
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Tesla Inc is seeking approval from Chinese regulators to offer a new China-made Model 3 variant, a government document shows.
The variant would have a longer driving range, a source familiar with the matter said.
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Like the current China-made Model 3, which has a standard driving range of more than 400 kilometers, it would be a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the source said, who was not authorized to talk about the matter and declined to be identified.
Tesla, which started delivering cars in December from its $2 billion Shanghai factory, also sells longer-range imported Model 3s with an all-wheel-drive in China.
The electric vehicle maker restarted production in Shanghai on Monday after the government ended an extended holiday that had been put in place due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary difference between the proposed new Model 3 variant and the current China-made Model 3?
What is the primary difference between the proposed new Model 3 variant and the current China-made Model 3?
The new variant would offer a longer driving range. Like the existing China-made Model 3, it would remain a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Q.Does Tesla currently sell any longer-range Model 3s in China?
Does Tesla currently sell any longer-range Model 3s in China?
Yes, Tesla already sells longer-range imported Model 3s in China. These imported vehicles feature an all-wheel-drive system, differentiating them from the China-made standard range cars.
Q.When did Tesla begin delivering vehicles from its Shanghai factory?
When did Tesla begin delivering vehicles from its Shanghai factory?
Tesla started delivering cars from its $2 billion Shanghai factory in December. Production at the factory recently restarted after an extended holiday due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
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