Tesla reported lower China-made vehicle sales in August, marking another month of weak performance for its Shanghai operations, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).
The U.S. automaker sold 83,192 vehicles in August, including domestic deliveries and exports, down 4.04% from 86,697 units a year earlier. Sales rose 22.55% from July’s 67,886 units. From January to August, Tesla China delivered 515,552 vehicles, a 12.24% decline year-on-year.
Tesla has faced consistent sales pressure in China since late 2024, with monthly volumes falling year-on-year in every month except June. The Shanghai plant produces the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover for both the local market and overseas exports.
The company this week cut the price of its newly launched Model 3 long-range variant with an 830-km CLTC range, reducing the starting price by 3.71% to RMB 259,500 ($36,300). Deliveries for the variant have not yet begun. Tesla also said on Tuesday it has started deliveries of the six-seat Model Y L in China, priced from RMB 339,000.
