Tesla China registrations surge 41% WoW to 13.8k units in May’s 3rd week

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Tesla China saw 13,800 new vehicle registrations in the week of May 13-19, 2024. These numbers translate to a 41% increase in Tesla China’s domestic vehicle sales compared to the 9,800 units that were tracked during the week of May 6-12, 2024. 

Tesla does not release its weekly sales figures in China’s domestic auto market, but a general idea of the company’s performance could be inferred through the number of new vehicle registrations that are filed every week. Fortunately, these registrations are tracked and shared by industry watchers, as well as car companies like Li Auto. 

And as per industry watchers, Tesla China saw 13,800 new vehicle registrations last week. Considering that the electric vehicle maker was tracked with 16,900 registrations over the May 1-12 period, it would appear that Tesla China had seen 30,800 insurance registrations by May 19, 2024, as noted in a CNEV Post report. As per industry watchers, Tesla China’s current figures this month suggest that the company’s year-to-date 2024 registrations are only about 4% behind the same period in 2023. 

This bodes well for the electric vehicle maker’s domestic numbers this May, as the company only sold 31,421 units in the local Chinese market in April 2024. For context, Tesla China’s wholesale numbers for April 2024 were listed as 62,167 units by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This number included 30,746 units that were exported to foreign territories, as well as 31,421 vehicles that were sold to domestic customers. Considering Tesla China’s current domestic sales this May, it would appear that the company’s local sales this month would definitely surpass April 2024’s results.

Tesla China has been implementing a variety of programs that are designed to make its vehicles more attractive to consumers. Just recently, the electric vehicle maker launched a free Supercharging incentive for the first 140 customers who place orders for vehicles before June 30, 2024. Tesla China also launched a promotion for existing customers that provides free Supercharging miles when they replace Goodyear tires at a Tesla service center within the next month. 

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion plan remain a divisive topic in Grunheide

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s revised expansion plan remains a divisive topic in Grünheide despite the company receiving approval from local officials last week. 

Last week, Grünheide community representatives and officials voted to approve Tesla Giga Berlin’s revised expansion plans. Of the 19 people who were called to vote on the subject, 11 voted yes to Tesla’s Urban Development Contract. 

Brandenburg’s Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) appeared pleased that Grünheide representatives voted in favor of Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Woidke emphasized the significant developments Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion would drive in the region. 

“It is important for Grünheide and significant for the industrial location of Brandenburg and all of Germany. With this decision, the urgently needed Tesla freight station can be built,” said Prime Minister Woidke.

However, not everyone is celebrating the approval of Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion plans. 

In February 2024, residents of Grünheide expressed their thoughts on Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion through a citizen survey. It revealed that 62% of the residents who participated in the survey rejected Giga Berlin’s original expansion plans. Some residents and protesters have called for a second survey on the topic.

Tesla initially planned to clear 100 hectares of forests near Giga Berlin. However, after the citizen survey results, Tesla revised its plans and will now clear 50 hectares. In addition, it will build its own freight station on the expansion site. The company also plans to recycle 100% of all wastewater from Giga Berlin’s expansion site. 

Despite Tesla’s revised Giga Berlin expansion plans, residents seem unhappy about their representative’s approval. The residents of Grünheide and environmental groups have decided to continue fighting against Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion plans. 

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Tesla’s ‘Mobile Gallery’ towed by Cybertruck makes it to Florida

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Tesla has brought its so-called “Mobile Gallery” to Florida, after the Cybertruck-towed display celebrating the Model Y was first launched a few months ago.

The Mobile Gallery, which was last deployed in New York City, features a Model Y in a glass case being towed by the Cybertruck. On the glass, the unique advertisement reads “The Best-Selling Car in the World is Made in America,” citing data from JATO Dynamics.

On Friday, Tesla announced that its Mobile Gallery would be displayed in Orlando, Florida, from May 17 to May 19, as posted on its North America account on X.

Like it did with the ad’s last appearance in New York, the account has shared a list of locations for the weekend, and it’s updating the thread on an ongoing basis with pictures and to let the public know when it’s headed from one site to the next.

You can see a few of the account’s photos so far below, or follow along with the full thread in real time on X.

Credit: Tesla North America | X

Credit: Tesla North America | X

Credit: Tesla North America | X

The display schedule includes several familiar stops throughout the city of Orlando, including Daytona Beach, Cape Canaveral, the Central Business District, and others. You can see the full list of stops in Orlando below.

Friday

  • Tesla John Young
  • Downtown Mount Dora
  • Daytona Beach
  • Cape Canaveral

Saturday

  • Cranes Roost Park
  • Winter Park
  • Lake Eola
  • Central Business District

Sunday

  • Sand Lake Rd.
  • Pointe Orlando
  • Lake Nona Sculpture
  • Delaney Park

Tesla first posted about the Mobile Gallery in March, prior to bringing the display to locations throughout New York City last month. The company has also recently displayed the Cybertruck in North America and beyond, with the vehicle being brought on tour across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Following trips in China and Japan, Tesla launched what it called the “Cyber Odyssey” in Europe and the Middle East, featuring Cybertruck displays across the region being held this month through July. The company has also launched a similar list of dates in Australia and New Zealand, set to occur throughout the remainder of this month.

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