Tesla Model Y, China and Mass production

Exclusive-Tesla plans Model Y costing at least 20% less to produce to defend China share, sources say
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -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.
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.
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share at crunchtime for EV maker
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.
Tesla Develops Cheaper Model Y in China to Battle Growing Competition
The stripped-down SUV is aimed at recovering market share from Chinese makers offering less-expensive models.
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
Tesla’s new Model Y for China to be cheaper amid rising competition, mass production in 2026: Report
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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