Tesla Model 3 delivery times in China have been significantly reduced, with customers now facing a wait of just 1-3 weeks, down from the previous 2-4 weeks. The Model Y, on the other hand, remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks.
This change in delivery times for the Model 3 comes just weeks after a similar adjustment at the end of October. Chinese customers ordering any variant of the Model 3 can now expect a quicker turnaround for their electric sedan.
The Model Y, which is also produced locally at Tesla’s Shanghai factory, continues to have a delivery wait time of 1-3 weeks. Both the Model 3 and Model Y are offered in three variants in China.
The Model 3 comes in a rear-wheel-drive version, a long-range all-wheel-drive version, and an all-wheel-drive performance option, with starting prices ranging from RMB 231,900 to RMB 335,900. Similarly, the Model Y is available in the same versions with starting prices ranging from RMB 249,900 to RMB 354,900.
Despite the changes in delivery times, the prices for both models have remained unchanged since the end of April. Meanwhile, the expected delivery date for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV in China remains the first quarter of 2025.
Tesla’s 5-year, 0-interest loan program in China was recently extended until November 30, allowing consumers to see the monthly payment amounts on the company’s website. This program was first introduced in April and has been extended on a monthly basis.
In October, Tesla China sold a total of 68,280 vehicles, including 27,795 exported units. Locally, the company sold 40,485 vehicles, the lowest since April but still representing a 41.43 percent increase from the same period last year.
In the first 10 months of the year, Tesla sold a total of 500,685 vehicles in China, surpassing the 500,000-unit mark with an 8.29 percent year-on-year increase. Rumors of Tesla introducing its Full Self-Driving technology in China and potentially partnering with SAIC Motor for a robotaxi business have been debunked by Tesla China.
Overall, Tesla continues to make strides in the Chinese market, with reduced delivery times for the Model 3 and steady sales performance across its lineup. The company remains a key player in the electric vehicle industry and continues to drive innovation and growth in the region.
