Tesla initiated deliveries of the Model Y in China and did so on a large scale, with deliveries in 10 major cities at the same time.
Tesla Model Y in China
As previously reported, Tesla is using a new vehicle introduction strategy for the Model Y. Unlike previous vehicle programs, which were launched in different markets with vehicles imported from the Tesla plant in Fremont, California, Tesla is only introducing the Model Y into new markets once the vehicle is being produced there.
In the past nine months, Tesla has expanded Gigafactory Shanghai to prepare for the production of the electric SUV.
The plant more than doubled in size.
In October, Tesla released new photos of the next Model Y Shanghai plant.
In November, the automaker also obtained approval for the China-made Model Y from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Finally, Tesla has started production of the Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai in recent weeks, and last week the automaker updated the online configurator with the production version – confirming that deliveries will begin this month.
With the launch on the Chinese market, Tesla also updated the price of the electric SUV, which now starts at 339,900 yuan ($ 52,000) for the Long Range Dual Motor version, and the Model Y Performance version will start at 369,900 yuan ($ 56,600).
A few days after launch, we learned that Tesla sold the first quarter of Model Y electric SUVs in China.
Start of Tesla Model Y deliveries in China
Tesla China has now confirmed that it has started delivering the new Model Y to the Chinese market.
They made the announcement on their Weibo account:
The automaker has announced that it has started deliveries to 10 Chinese cities at once:
- Shanghai
- Hangzhou
- Nanjing
- Suzhou
- Wuhan
- Hefei
- Wenzhou
- Wuxi
- Changzhou
- Ningbo
Here are the photos released by Tesla for the start of deliveries of the Model Y in the country:
Tesla wrote in the ad (translated from Chinese):
“Special” Don’t be surprised, very happy Y! Today’s first batch of # 中国 制造 Model Y # was officially delivered to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuhan, Hefei, Wenzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou and Ningbo. This is Tesla’s speed! During the special period, the vehicles delivered were fully disinfected, and the team also prepared an “epidemic prevention package” for vehicle owners to make delivery more secure. Thanks to car owners for their trust and support, Tesla will continue to “boost power” to provide a smarter and more convenient travel experience for car owners and friends, so that every trip is filled with electricity!
The company has not confirmed how many Model Y vehicles have been delivered or production capacity in Shanghai.
FTC: We use affiliate links for cars that generate revenue. More.
Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast.