Tesla Sold 33,155 China-Made Vehicles In June
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U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc sold 33,155 China-made vehicles, including those for export, in June, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Thursday.
Tesla, which is making Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles in Shanghai, sold 28,138 China-made cars in China and exported 5,017 cars in June.
In May, Tesla sold 33,463 China-made cars.
On Thursday, Tesla launched Model Y cars with a standard driving range in China, lowering the starting price for the vehicle to 276,000 yuan ($42,588) in the world’s biggest auto market.
BYD sold 40,532 so-called new energy vehicles, which include battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, last month in China. General Motors Co’s venture with SAIC Motor sold 30,479 such cars.
CPCA also said China sold 1.6 million passenger cars in June, down 5.3% from a year earlier.
Questions & Answers
Q.What proportion of Tesla's China-made vehicles were sold domestically in June?
What proportion of Tesla's China-made vehicles were sold domestically in June?
Of the 33,155 China-made vehicles Tesla sold in June, 28,138 were sold within China. The remaining 5,017 vehicles were exported. This indicates that the majority of their production in Shanghai is for the local market.
Q.How did Tesla's China-made vehicle sales in June compare to the previous month?
How did Tesla's China-made vehicle sales in June compare to the previous month?
Tesla sold 33,155 China-made vehicles in June, which was a slight decrease compared to May. In May, the company had sold 33,463 China-made cars. This suggests a relatively stable sales volume between the two months.
Q.What is the new starting price for the Model Y in China?
What is the new starting price for the Model Y in China?
The starting price for the Model Y with a standard driving range has been lowered to 276,000 yuan in China. This translates to approximately $42,588, making it more accessible in the world's biggest auto market.
Q.How did Tesla's June sales of new energy vehicles in China compare to other manufacturers?
How did Tesla's June sales of new energy vehicles in China compare to other manufacturers?
Tesla sold 28,138 China-made vehicles in China in June. In comparison, BYD sold 40,532 new energy vehicles, and General Motors Co’s venture with SAIC Motor sold 30,479 such cars. Tesla was therefore behind both.
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