Tesla's China-made EV sales jump nearly 40% in May as domestic market rebounds
Tesla's sales of China-made electric vehicles surged nearly 40% in May, reflecting a recovery in the domestic EV market. The company delivered 85,982 units from its Shanghai Gigafactory, contributing to a broader increase in EV sales across China. Other automakers like BYD and Nio also reported growth, while some faced declines in sales.
- ▪Tesla delivered 85,982 new energy vehicle units in May, a 39.4% increase year-on-year.
- ▪Overall, 1.36 million passenger EVs were sold in China in May, marking a 12% growth compared to the previous year.
- ▪BYD ended an eight-month sales decline with a slight increase in deliveries, while Nio saw a 62.3% rise in sales.
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Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicle rose by nearly 40% in May amid a broader recovery in the country's EV market.The automaker in May delivered 85,982 new energy vehicle units from its Shanghai Gigafactory — where it produces Model 3 and Model Y units for China and several overseas markets — according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the China Passenger Car Association. That's a 39.4% year-on-year increase over the same period in 2025.In total, 1.36 million passenger EVs were sold across China's domestic EV manufacturers in May, a 12% growth year-on-year, and 11% higher than April's total, according to the CPCA's report.
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