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2021
Tesla launches Model Y Standard Range rear-wheel-drive and seven-seat options
Tesla updated its U.S. website to offer the Model Y Standard Range rear-wheel-drive version and a seven-seat configuration. The article reports a starting price of $41,990, with the seven-seat option costing an additional $3,000.
2021
Tesla launches locally made Model Y in China
Tesla formally put its locally made Model Y SUV on sale in China, offering Long Range and Performance versions.
2021
Tesla Shanghai sues Pinwan operator over online infringement
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed a lawsuit against Beijing Pinxi Interactive Technology Co., Ltd., Pinwan’s operator, over an alleged online infringement dispute. The article also reports that the case was accepted by the court on January 8.
2021
Tesla begins operating a battery-equipment factory in Markham
Tesla's Markham factory, which manufactures equipment for battery production, began operating in summer 2021, according to a city official quoted in the report.
2021
Tesla China website temporarily becomes unavailable amid traffic surge
After Tesla announced price cuts, a surge in visits temporarily disrupted the Tesla China website, leaving it unavailable for some users.
2021
Tesla puts updated Model 3 on sale in China
Tesla said that the updated Model 3 had officially gone on sale in China. The article states that its Standard Range Plus version started at RMB 249,900.
2021
Tesla lowers China-made Model Y prices
Tesla launched the China-made Model Y and substantially reduced its price on January 1, 2021.
2020
Tesla China responds to product-quality criticism
Tesla China responded to criticism from self-media about Tesla’s product quality and parts traceability, saying it complies with relevant laws and does not lower quality to increase production.
2020
Tesla files lawsuit against self-media outlets
Tesla filed a lawsuit against self-media outlets in connection with criticism of its product quality and parts traceability management.
2020
Tesla responds to allegations about its China operations
Tesla vice president Tao Lin responded to an article alleging that Tesla used nonconforming parts and had poor working conditions and management practices, calling the article far-fetched. She said Tesla's legal team was preparing to sue the publication Pinwan; the source does not report that a lawsuit was filed.
2020
Tesla announces planned FSD subscription service for early 2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would launch a subscription service for its Full Self-Driving system in early 2021; the report states the launch had been delayed and was not yet completed.
2020
Edmunds announces 2021 Top Rated Award winners
Edmunds announced the winners of its 2021 Top Rated Awards, recognizing vehicles across eight categories. The listed winners included vehicles from Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Tesla and Chevrolet.
2020
Tesla announces a $5 billion capital raise
Tesla unveiled a $5 billion capital raise, its second such move in three months. Ten major banks will conduct the sale; the company gave no timeline for completion.
2020
Tesla reduces Full Self-Driving upgrade price for some customers
Tesla reduced the Full Self-Driving upgrade price to $5,000 for customers who had bought Enhanced Autopilot, a $1,000 decrease. The article says the company had not explained the decision.
2020
Court rules Tesla committed fraud in used-car sale
A Chinese court ruled at first instance that Tesla committed fraud in selling a used Model S and ordered it to refund the buyer's 379,700 yuan purchase price and pay 1,139,100 yuan in compensation. Tesla appealed, and the second-instance hearing had concluded by the time of the report.
2020
Tesla recalls 9,537 vehicles over quality-control issues
Tesla issued a recall for 9,537 vehicles because quality-control issues could cause parts to fall off at high speeds. The reported concerns involved roof trim on Model X vehicles and loose front upper control-arm bolts on Model Y vehicles.
2020
Tesla faces class-action lawsuit alleging suspension-safety cover-up
Tesla was sued in a class-action filing in California federal court. Drivers accused the automaker of covering up concerns about suspension safety.
2020
Tesla releases Tesla Tequila
Tesla released a namesake tequila priced at US$250. The product was available in select US states.
2020
Tesla raises Full Self-Driving option price to $10,000 in the US
Tesla raised the US price of its Full Self-Driving option from $8,000 to $10,000.
2020
Tesla initiates suspension-related vehicle recalls in China
Tesla's China subsidiary initiated recalls covering Model S and Model X vehicles after China's market regulator investigated suspension issues. Tesla said it had not determined that a defect or unreasonable safety risk existed. The recall includes free replacement of specified suspension components.