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Tesla Model 3 Performance export fleet spotted in Shanghai Southport Terminal

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Tesla China seems to be busy exporting the newly-launched Model 3 Performance to foreign territories. As per Tesla China’s order page, the recently-launched top-tier Model 3 variant is capable of hitting 0-100 km/h in 3.1 After all, apart from its specs, the new top-tier Model 3 is priced very reasonably.

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The Tesla Model Y is absolutely dominating China’s premium SUV sector

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The Tesla Model Y is absolutely dominating China’s high-end SUV market, with the all-electric crossover selling 23,117 units in November. This allowed the Model Y to outsell some of the most popular luxury SUVs that have long been selling well in China, such as the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3.

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Tesla Model Y maintains its place as China’s premium SUV king

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Tesla China may have focused on exports in October, but based on data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the Model Y was still able to take its place as the country’s best-selling premium SUV. CPCA data revealed that Tesla China was still able to sell 14,391 units of the Model Y domestically last month.

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Tesla and local EV makers are leaving veteran auto in China’s electric car segment

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For some legacy automakers, China’s electric car segment is becoming a white whale of sorts amid rising competition from younger, faster, and more aggressive rivals. two automakers that are generally unknown outside China — are now outselling veteran automaker Volkswagen’s two joint ventures.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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But as the EV giant makes inroads outside of China, it is looking to change that, the old-school way, dealer by dealer. European consumers have no inkling of Chinese brands,” Daniel Kirchert, the head of e-mobility consultancy Noyo and former BMW executive, told Automotive News Europe. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.” of the total coming from China, compared to 66% for BEVs. in February last year.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Deliveries began in March.

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