Tesla on Tuesday made a long-awaited update to its autopilot software in China to add a city navigation feature.
Tesla says it can deliver a new Model Y RWD order placed today in “2 to 4 weeks” in China. The Long Range AWD Model Y takes a bit longer at “6-10 weeks” for new orders. Based on insurance data, Tesla’s deliveries in 2025 are currently down about 7,000 units compared to the same period last year.
Tesla is readying a software update for customers in China to offer driving-assistance capabilities similar to its full self-driving (FSD) features in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Tesla has been a dominant force in China for years, but now, a new Chinese automaker is challenging the American manufacturer.
Elon Musk's Tesla is under pressure in the world's largest car market from EV giant BYD and its rivals that are fast expanding outside China.
China's Xiaomi on Thursday slashed its initial sticker price for its luxury electric sedan SU7 Ultra by over a third to 529,900 yuan ($72,931.72), mounting a bigger challenge to the likes of Tesla and Porsche in the world's largest auto market.