According to CLS News, journalists learned from insiders that Tesla’s Phase II project at its Shanghai Gigafactory has recently cleared the approval stage, and the Model Y is expected to enter full production early next year. In response, Tesla China stated that it has “no comment”.
The Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, currently only produces Model 3, with an annual production capacity of 250,000 vehicles. Tesla plans to start producing Model Y at the Shanghai Gigafactory before the end of the year.
The first batch of Model Y products entering the Chinese market will be imported and is now available for reservation. The new car is offered in two versions: Long Range and high-performance, with pre-sale prices of 488,000 yuan and 533,000 yuan, respectively.
