Tesla China Delivers New Growth

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Tesla’s China team continues to ramp up efforts to deliver impressive growth for the company in the future. The Megafactory is nearing completion, and Giga Shanghai is gearing up to begin production of the updated Model Y. Welcome to Jowua’s weekly roundup.

Giga Shanghai Gears Up to Begin Mass Production of Updated Model Y

According to Chinese media reports, Tesla is gearing up to begin mass production of the updated Model Y in China. The vehicle is expected to roll off the Giga Shanghai assembly line at the beginning of 2025. Details about the Model Y Project Juniper are not yet known, but it is expected to feature design improvements, performance improvements, and the latest technologies.

Megapack Production in China to Start Early this Year

According to Chinese media, Tesla is close to completing the construction of its Megafactory in Shanghai for the production of Megapacks. The company has been building the new factory for the past seven months, and according to a Tesla representative, the construction will be completed by the end of this year. The company also confirmed that it is still aiming for production to begin in the first quarter of 2025. Once fully operational, the Megafactory will produce up to 10,000 Megapacks per year, or 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage capacity per year.

Austin, Texas Prepares to Test Tesla Robotaxi

According to a report by Bloomberg, Tesla is set to roll out testing of its Robotaxi in Austin. According to emails, the company has been in talks with the city since May 2024 to develop safety rules and train first responders on how to interact with its autonomous vehicles. Tesla’s Cybercab autonomous vehicles, which Tesla unveiled in October, are already being tested on Giga Texas roads.

Tesla Semi Added to Saia Fleet

US trucking company Saia has added two Tesla Semis to its fleet. According to Patrick Sugar, Saia’s Executive Vice President of Operations, the company first conducted an extensive evaluation and received impressive results. Sugar said the Semi achieved an efficiency of 1.73 kWh per mile during testing. Additionally, drivers of the electric truck praised the smooth acceleration, comfortable interior, and ability to maintain speed on steep grades, even with a heavy payload.