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Tesla China sees 12k new vehicle registrations in June 2024’s first week
It appears that Tesla China will be starting the final month of Q2 2024 on a strong note. As per industry watchers, Tesla saw 12,000 new vehicle registrations in China during the week of June 3-9, 2024. These numbers represent a 21% decrease from the 15,200 units that were registered in the week ending June 2, 2024.
Tesla does not report its weekly new vehicle registrations in China, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance in the domestic auto market can be inferred through the number of insured units that are registered per week. Fortunately, these registrations are tracked closely by industry watchers, and some automakers like Li Auto have taken it upon themselves to report China’s new vehicle registration figures regularly.
pic.twitter.com/X2QDGQWXuV— 大趙 (@zhongwen2005) June 12, 2024
And as per Li Auto’s recent update, Tesla China saw 12,000 insured units in the week ending June 9, 2024. These results suggest that as of the week ending June 9, 2024, Tesla’s new vehicle registrations in China are at about 236,000 units this year so far. Tesla watchers estimate that in the same period last year, the electric vehicle maker’s insured units in China were about 248,000 units.
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3-9 : 12,000 https://t.co/Kx2Hatyl6Z pic.twitter.com/OtsAA6VKuX— Tsla Chan (@Tslachan) June 12, 2024
Interestingly enough, Li Auto’s new vehicle registration results were posted a day late this week. This is due to the Dragon Boat Festival holiday in China, which spanned June 8-10. The Dragon Boat Festival may be one of the reasons behind the 21% week-over-week decrease in Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations, as the holiday practically resulted in the week of June 3-9 being a five-day week.
For the week of June 3-9, China reported 12k insurance registrations for Tesla. ??
The quarter is +13.6% QoQ and -14.1% vs. 23Q4 the best quarter after 10 weeks. YTD is at -4.4% YoY. pic.twitter.com/L7pV4oImgm— Roland Pircher (@piloly) June 12, 2024
Tesla sold 55,215 vehicles in the domestic Chinese market in May 2024, comprised of 45,359 Model Y crossovers and 27,214 Model 3 sedans, as noted in a CNEV Post report. With these results, Tesla China effectively accounted for 6.87% of China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment and 11.15% of the country’s Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market in May 2024. Tesla China’s wholesale figures, which include vehicles that were sold domestically and exported abroad, were estimated at 355,616 units from January to May 2024.
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Tesla plans for new 300+ stall Supercharger with a special surprise for Semi
Tesla is planning for a new 300+ stall Supercharger station that will be an expansion of an existing facility, and the company is planning to add a surprise for the Semi.
The Firebaugh, California Supercharger is currently 72 Superchargers, but Tesla filed for an expansion that will add 232 additional plugs for passenger vehicles, and it also plans to add 16 Semichargers.
This will be the biggest Supercharger station Tesla will have to date, just months after it finished the Supercharger Oasis in Lost Hills, California, which has 168 stalls. This will have 304 total Supercharger stalls, and then the additional 16 Megachargers.
🚨 This Supercharger station will have 304 total stalls and 16 Semichargers following this expansion
Absolutely INSANE size 🔥
This is located on I-5, so many semis will be traveling along this route https://t.co/hM9hdLcWwg
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) January 13, 2026
The Firebaugh Supercharger is located on I-5, which is a major reason for why Tesla has chosen the location for additional Megacharger plug-ins, as Tesla Semi Program Manager Dan Priestley said on X earlier today.
Lots of trucks to electrify on I-5
— Dan Priestley (@danWpriestley) January 13, 2026
The project was revealed by MarcoRP, a Supercharger tracker.
The expansion is a massive signal for charging demand, especially as Tesla’s Superchargers are opened to numerous automakers and are no longer exclusive to the company’s EVs. Additionally, the installation of Megachargers is a good sign to come for the Tesla Semi program, which aims to truly ramp up this year.
Tesla plans to launch production of the Semi later this year.
It could also mean Tesla is going to expand its footprint of large-scale Supercharger projects in the coming years, which would be a big boost as EV adoption continues to soar in the United States.
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Tesla makes two big interior changes to several Model Y vehicles
Tesla has made two big interior changes to several Model Y vehicles in its lineup, and the changes come just as the new model year begins production.
Last year, Tesla launched the Model Y Standard, which separated the previous models into the “Premium” category. The Standard vehicles lack several features, including more premium interior materials, acoustic-lined glass, and storage.
@teslarati There are some BIG differences between the Tesla Model Y Standard and Tesla Model Y Premium #tesla #teslamodely ♬ Sia – Xeptemper
The Model Y “Premium” trims are now getting several new upgrades, which come after the company launched a seven-seat configuration of the vehicle last night in the North American market for an upcharge of $2,500.
The new Model Y seven-seat configuration did not come with just an additional row of seating; it also came with a slew of other goodies that now come standard and were previously only available on the Model Y Performance, which was launched late last year.
All Black Headliner
The new Tesla Model Y Premium trims will now come standard with a black headliner, something that many owners have been requesting for some time.
The previous grey headliner and trim within the vehicle is now gone; it will be all black on all of the Premium trims from here on out, a welcome change:

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Larger and Higher Resolution Center Touchscreen
The center touchscreen in the new Model Y Premium configuration is now larger and has a higher resolution than the previous version.
In last year’s Model Y configurations (apart from the Performance), the center touchscreen was 15.4″. Now, Tesla has decided to go with the 16″ version across all Premium trims, which is a nice step up. It was nice to see this in the Performance, but it is really great to see Tesla include this in the Model Y’s more Premium trim levels.
Tesla Model Y Seven Seater
Tesla launched the latest iteration of the seven-seater for the Model Y on Monday night. Traditionally, the Model Y seats five passengers in total, but there were calls for a more spacious version several years ago.
Tesla released it, but it was extremely tight in the back, basically reserving those back seats for only small people or children.

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The new configuration looks to be slightly more spacious in the third row, but not as much space as most would require or want. Instead,
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Lufthansa Group to equip Starlink on its 850-aircraft fleet
Under the collaboration, Lufthansa Group will install Starlink technology on both its existing fleet and all newly delivered aircraft, as noted by the group in a press release.
Lufthansa Group has announced a partnership with Starlink that will bring high-speed internet connectivity to every aircraft across all its carriers.
This means that aircraft across the group’s brands, from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines to Brussels Airlines, would be able to enjoy high-speed internet access using the industry-leading satellite internet solution.
Starlink in-flight internet
Under the collaboration, Lufthansa Group will install Starlink technology on both its existing fleet and all newly delivered aircraft, as noted by the group in a press release.
Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellites are expected to provide significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency than traditional in-flight Wi-Fi, which should enable streaming, online work, and other data-intensive applications for passengers during flights.
Starlink-powered internet is expected to be available on the first commercial flights as early as the second half of 2026. The rollout will continue through the decade, with the entire Lufthansa Group fleet scheduled to be fully equipped with Starlink by 2029. Once complete, no other European airline group will operate more Starlink-connected aircraft.
Free high-speed access
As part of the initiative, Lufthansa Group will offer the new high-speed internet free of charge to all status customers and Travel ID users, regardless of cabin class. Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx shared his expectations for the program.
“In our anniversary year, in which we are celebrating Lufthansa’s 100th birthday, we have decided to introduce a new high-speed internet solution from Starlink for all our airlines. The Lufthansa Group is taking the next step and setting an essential milestone for the premium travel experience of our customers.
“Connectivity on board plays an important role today, and with Starlink, we are not only investing in the best product on the market, but also in the satisfaction of our passengers,” Vranckx said.