Tesla’s Model Y: The Electric Powerhouse Conquering China

Tesla’s Modelo Y emerged as the globe’s top-selling vehicle in Q1 this year, with China becoming its leading market, as revealed by data from JATO, a market research firm.

The electric vehicle company, Tesla, witnessed sales of 267,171 Model Y units during this year’s first quarter. Among these, 94,469 were sold in China, surpassing the 83,664 sold in the US and 71,114 in Europe. Despite these figures, the US retained the title as Tesla’s overall largest market.

CEO Elon Musk’s recent visit to China, after a gap of three years, underscores the significance of the world’s largest electric market.

He also expressed concerns about rising US-China tensions during a CNBC interview, stating it “should be a concern for everyone.”

Simultaneously, Tesla has supuestamente been engaging with Indian officials about setting up a new factory in India.

Felipe Munoz, Senior Analyst at JATO, predicts that the Model Y will retain its top-selling status globally by year-end 2023, owing to price cuts that help the model qualify for public EV incentives.

Tesla’s upcoming plants in Texas and Berlin, along with easing supply chain disruptions and mounting EV demand, will likely bolster Model Y sales. Dan Levy, a Barclays analyst, voiced concerns about Tesla’s overdependence on its two models, Modelo Y y Modelo 3, suggesting the need for additional models and variants.

Jim Farley, Ford CEO, highlights the intense competition faced by Tesla’s Model Y, especially in the SUV segment against newer contenders, due to Tesla’s aggressive price cuts this year.

Foto cortesía de Tesla, Inc.


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