Tesla vehicles purchased by multiple state-owned enterprises in Shanghai

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The Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) recently made it to the Jiangsu provincial government’s NEV procurement catalog in China. As it turns out, Tesla China is just getting started, as more state-owned entities from Shanghai are now purchasing the all-electric crossover. 

As per a statement from the Lingang investment promotion service center, multiple state-owned enterprises in Shanghai have purchased Tesla Model Y units for corporate use. This is reportedly part of Shanghai’s efforts to optimize its business environment and demonstrate equal treatment for domestic and foreign companies, as noted in a CNEV Post report. 

Among the state-owned enterprises that have purchased the Tesla Model Y are the Chengtou Xinggang Group and Lingang Investment Holding Group. Overall, the recent announcement from the Lingang investment promotion service center stands as the most recent victory for Tesla China, especially considering the government’s cautious stance on the company’s vehicles in the past.

It was not too long ago when Tesla’s vehicles were seemingly perceived by the Chinese government as potential security risks. At the time, some Tesla owners in China alleged that they have been barred from entering places such as government parks and airports. These concerns have seemingly dissipated, especially amidst Tesla’s construction of a data center that keeps China-based Tesla users’ data within the country and Elon Musk’s recent visit to China. 

The Lingang investment promotion service center noted that Tesla Giga Shanghai established the notion of “Tesla Speed” and “Shanghai Speed,” which refers to a project that starts construction and enters operations in the same year. The promotion service center also noted that Giga Shanghai freed Elon Musk and Tesla from “production hell,” and the facility has since become a testament to the excellent business environment in Shanghai.  

The Tesla Model Y is reasonably priced, and it is more than capable for corporate use. In Jiangsu, the Model Y was able to meet the provincial government’s requirements for its NEV procurement catalog because it was priced under RMB 250,000 ($34,382) and it has a range that far exceeds 400 kilometers (248 miles). The Model Y RWD is listed with a CLTC range of 554 kilometers and is priced at $249,990 ($34,268) before options.

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Tesla India investment up in the air

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Tesla’s expected investment in India is in limbo. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Tesla has not contacted officials in India about an investment for some time.

The information from Bloomberg’s sources should be taken with a grain of salt. Last month, Musk continued to hint that a few of his companies would come to India.

“Looking forward to my companies doing exciting work in India,” Elon Musk wrote in an X post.

Tesla’s foray into India has been teased on and off for the last few years. Then, in March, the Indian government announced an updated policy for electric vehicles (EVs).

The new policy makes India friendlier to automakers that want to import EVs into the country. The policy included two critical criteria. First, companies must invest at least $500 million in the country. Automakers must also set up local manufacturing facilities in India.

Shortly after the Indian government passed its new EV policy, Elon Musk was scheduled to visit India and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the time, rumors spread that Tesla officials were already looking for sites to build facilities in India. Musk was expected to discuss Tesla investments in India with Modi.

In April, Elon Musk announced that his trip to India would have to be postponed due to “heavy Tesla obligations.”

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Tesla Giga Berlin expansion gets approval from authorities: report

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Recent reports have noted that Tesla Germany has received permission to expand Giga Berlin from the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment, as per the Ministry of the Environment. With the approval in place, Tesla could start construction work ahead of schedule. 

The Ministry of the Environment noted that the early start of construction involves the buildout of an asphalted logistics area for new vehicles, the construction of underground lines and staircases at the press shop, and the installation of rooftop solar panels. As per German publication Stern, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has expressed his support for the Tesla Model Y factory’s expansion. 

The approval for Giga Berlin’s expansion is expected to pave the way for the facility to increase its vehicle production output. It should be noted, however, that the approval that Tesla Germany was able to secure was only for expansion of the existing Giga Berlin facility. Further forest clearing activities, which are required for Tesla’s plan to build a railway station in the complex, still require permissions. 

With the expansion in place, Giga Berlin is expected to improve its vehicle production rate from 500,000 cars per year to 1 million vehicles annually. As per Tesla in its Q1 2024 Update Letter, Giga Berlin currently has an annual capacity of over 375,000 Model Y units. It would not be surprising if this output improved further this second quarter. 

Interestingly enough, the approval for the expansion of Giga Berlin’s current site may result in fewer protests against the electric vehicle maker. Tesla’s planned additional forest clearing efforts, after all, are a notable point of criticism from environmental activists who are protesting against the electric vehicle maker. Tesla Giga Berlin has experienced some close calls with activists this year, from an arson attack in early March to protesters attempting to break into the facility in May. 

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