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Tesla China posts Model S and Model X official prices, estimated delivery date

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Amidst its aggressive price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y in China, Tesla has also announced the official prices of its two flagship vehicles in the country — the Model S sedan and the Model X SUV. The electric vehicle maker also provided an estimate for the new Model S and Model X’s first deliveries in China. 

Tesla produces the Model 3 and Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai, but it still imports the Model S and Model X from the United States as the vehicles are still exclusively built at the Fremont Factory. It was then no surprise to see that the new Model S and Model X’s prices are quite steep in China.

As posted on Tesla China’s official Weibo account, the new Model S starts at RMB 789,900 (about $115,000), while the new Model X starts at RMB 879,000 (about $128,000). The Model S Plaid, on the other hand, starts at RMB 1,009,900 (about $147,000), and the Model X Plaid starts at RMB 1,039,900 (about $151,000). 

In comparison, the Model S starts at $104,990 in the United States, while the Model S Plaid is priced at $135,990. The new Model X starts at $120,990 in the United States while the Model X Plaid is priced at $138,990. 

Reflecting some of the changes in the Model S and Model X in the United States, customers in China could also select the type of steering system they wish to have on their vehicles. Buyers of the new Model S and Model X could now select between a traditional round steering wheel or the vehicles’ controversial yoke steering system, which has been highly praised by CEO Elon Musk. 

While a specific delivery date for the new Model S and Model X have not been listed on Tesla China’s official website, the vehicles’ configurator estimates that deliveries of the new flagship premium electric cars would start sometime in the second quarter. This is true for both the Dual Motor AWD and Plaid variants of the Model S and Model X. 

As per Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2022 vehicle delivery and production report, the electric vehicle maker was able to sell 17,147 Model S and Model X in the fourth quarter. A total of 66,705 new Model S and Model X were also sold in 2022. Considering that China-based customers are now able to order the flagship cars, it would not be surprising if the new Model S and Model X see more deliveries in the following quarters. 

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Tesla offers legacy Model Y owners an interesting promotion

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Tesla is offering those who are owners of the legacy Model Y an interesting promotion in an effort to get them into the newest version of the all-electric crossover.

The Model Y underwent an overhaul by Tesla over the past year, and earlier this year, the company finally started launching it in markets across the globe.

It was first launched in China, Europe, and North America.

Tesla’s focus on switching over production lines had cost it several weeks of production and deliveries in the first quarter, and now the company is playing catch-up to keep pace with its yearly delivery goal. It is offering several promotional discounts on vehicles within its lineup, but now Tesla is pulling out an additional stop with the new Model Y.

As a way to push legacy Model Y owners into the new vehicle, Tesla is offering a $2,000 discount to those drivers if they take delivery of the new build:

The new Model Y offers substantial benefits over the older version, and the changes are not just different in terms of aesthetics:

The new Model Y features acoustic-lined glass for a more peaceful cabin, refined suspension for a better ride, a sleeker design for better aerodynamics, and even smaller changes like quieter-closing doors.

With some concerns about demand, it still seems Tesla has plenty of buyers, but it would truly like to get more people in the new Model Y. Tesla came in under consensus estimates for deliveries this past quarter, but did spend several weeks switching over production lines at all of its factories.

Still, the automaker is moving toward a big year with the rollout of the Robotaxi ride-hailing service and affordable models coming soon.

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Tesla exec shares unique Supercharger team rule that accelerates EV adoption

It is a rule that allows Tesla to become an industry leader in EV charging services.

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Tesla Director of Charging for North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Max de Zegher recently shared some insights on a rather interesting rule that is being followed by the Supercharger team. It is a rule that, in a lot of ways, allows Tesla to further accelerate EV adoption.

No Exclusivity

In a recent post on its official social media account on X, the Tesla Charging team noted that it does not have exclusivity clauses for EV charging with property owners. As per the team, they discourage property owners to opt for exclusivity clauses since EV charging should not be restricted. “Hosting more charging infrastructure improves range confidence, keeps charging prices low, and accelerates EV adoption,” the Tesla Charging team wrote in its post.

While the Supercharger Network could have been a strong moat for Tesla in the electric vehicle sector, the charging network has been opened to other automakers’ EVs over the past years. In North America, Tesla’s home-grown NACS has become a standard, being adopted by veterans like Ford and General Motors and newer companies like Lucid Motors and Rivian.

Charging Director’s Comments

In a follow-up comment, de Zegher stated that the Tesla Charging team makes it a point to explain to landlords why EV charging should not have exclusivity clauses. As per the executive, there is no shortage of areas that could host EV charging spaces, so it only makes sense to support their expansion.

“When landlords offer us exclusivity, we actively reject it and explain our reasoning. We encourage them to install as much charging infrastructure as possible. We stand by our goal of ensuring as much dependable and affordable charging infrastructure as possible, whether from Tesla or other providers. There is no shortage of parking spaces, especially with increasing autonomy on the horizon. Legal moats only slow down EV infrastructure growth,” de Zegher wrote in a post on X.

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Tesla Supercharger Stats

As per Tesla in its Q1 2025 Update Letter, the company operates 7,131 Supercharger stations with 67,316 Supercharger stalls worldwide as of the end of the first quarter. This effectively makes the Supercharger Network into one of the most reliable and cost-effective charging solutions in the market.

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Tesla Model 3 driver is using FSD to travel to Mt. Everest Base Camp

The ambitious, nearly 4,000-kilometer (2,485-mile) Tesla FSD journey is being livestreamed on Chinese social media.

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Count on Tesla drivers in China to push Full Self Driving (FSD) as far as it could go. As could be seen in videos posted on Chinese social media, a brave Model 3 owner is currently going on an epic journey from Henan Province to the base camp of Mt. Everest on FSD.

Recent posts from the Model 3 driver suggest that the ambitious destination may be within reach.

Epic FSD Journey

As noted by Tesla owner-enthusiast Aaron Li, the journey from Henan Province to the base camp of Mt. Everest spans almost 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles). The journey itself is epic, with stunning vistas and roads that require some drivers to bring oxygen canisters with them. The fact that it is being done using FSD makes it extra impressive. 

Based on the videos that have been recently shared, the Model 3 running FSD seems to be nearing the Everest Base Camp. There seems to be a good chance that the Tesla Model 3 may reach its destination this Friday.

Previous Everest Trips

This is not the first time that a Tesla has driven to Mt. Everest’s base camp.  That would be a Model 3 that was driven in September 2020. That vehicle, which went on a long 5,500 km (3,400-mile) journey, was manually driven to its destination. 

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In April 2021, Tesla China announced that it has completed the buildout of 11 Supercharger stations in the picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri. This route would allow drivers to reach the base camp of Mt. Everest. Sure enough, in July 2022, Tesla China shared a video of two Teslas—a Model X and Model Y—reaching the Everest base camp without any issues. Numerous other Tesla drivers have since taken on the long, picturesque journey.

Check out this Tesla Model Y’s journey to the Mt. Everest base camp in the video below.

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