Tesla’s China Sales Slump to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Export Surge
Tesla's October retail sales in China plummeted to 26,006 units, marking the weakest performance since November 2022. The 35.76% year-over-year decline contrasts sharply with a 27.68% surge in exports from its Shanghai factory.
CPCA analysts point to softening demand for the Model Y L and strategic export prioritization as key factors. September's 71,525-unit sales figure—boosted by Model Y L delivery announcements—now appears an outlier in a broader downtrend.
Year-to-date figures reveal an 8.83% contraction in domestic sales alongside a 14.05% export decline. Yet October's 35,491-vehicle export tally suggests Tesla may be rebalancing its China operations toward global markets.