Tesla's China EV sale in February increased by more than 200%. Thanks to the automaker's dedication to creating more EV models in the Asian country, the company was able to sell 56,515 units.
People look at a Tesla car at a company showroom in Beijing on July 9, 2014. Electric carmaker Tesla on July 9 denounced a Chinese businessman's lawsuit seeking millions of dollars for alleged trademark infringement as an attempt to "steal" its property and "without any conceivable merit". AFP PHOTO / WANG ZHAO
This is a massive increase compared to the recent record of the giant EV maker. Back in February 2021, the automaker was only able to sell 18,318 electric cars in China.
Now, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released new data, revealing that the carmaker was able to generate revenues after delivering 33,315 EV units to foreign territories outside China.
On the other hand, Tesla also sold 23,200 electric vehicles to local consumers.
Tesla China EV Sale Increases by 200%
According to Teslarati's latest report, the latest Tesla China EV sale is 208.5% higher compared to its February 2021 record.
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Because of this massive increase, the giant EV maker is now one of China's premier automakers. However, it is still not the top carmaker in the Asian country.
As of the moment, the top car manufacturer in China is still BYD Auto Co., which has a wholesale figure of 87,473 this February alone.
Meanwhile, SAIC-GM-Wuling is in 2nd place since it was able to sell 26,046. This means that Tesla is now the third carmaker in China for sold units.
Aside from these three automakers, Geely (14,285 units sold locally) and Chery (10,271 units sold locally) are also included in China's 2022 premier automakers.
New Tesla Shanghai Plant Now Confirmed
Tesla is making huge efforts to enhance its EV manufacturing business in China. Reuters reported one of the company's major upcoming projects, the new Tesla Shanghai plant.
Once the new manufacturing facility becomes fully operational, the yearly production capacity of Tesla is expected to increase by more than 2 million cars in China.
In other news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the world needs more oil, which is quite surprising since his goal is to electrify the entire car industry.
Meanwhile, German officials finally provided their permit to Tesla Giga Berlin construction.
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