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China’s CATL reaches massive battery deal with Tesla, while Panasonic bails on stock

China’s CATL reaches massive battery deal with Tesla, while Panasonic bails on stock

China’s largest battery maker CATL extends battery supply deal with Tesla until 2025, while Panasonic reveals it sold all Tesla stock in late 2020.
Tesla “recalls” 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y, but will update over air

Tesla “recalls” 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y, but will update over air

Tesla issues recall of 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars in China, but will not require owners to bring them to service centres for the fix.
Tesla sales numbers defy talk of China slump, with 200% boost in May

Tesla sales numbers defy talk of China slump, with 200% boost in May

Tesla China sales jump in May, in stark contrast to an early June report that said demand for the Californian EV maker’s cars in China were plummeting.
Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a “picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”
New EVs wow Shanghai auto show, but few are coming to Australia

New EVs wow Shanghai auto show, but few are coming to Australia

The new electric cars debuting at Shanghai auto show may not be seen on on Australian roads anytime soon, if at all.
VW unveils ID.6 all electric SUV and special China variants

VW unveils ID.6 all electric SUV and special China variants

Volkswagen unveils ID.6 all-electric SUV, showcasing two variants of “lounge on wheels” – complete with massage chairs – designed for China market.
Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sales follow global trend in China, and now account for 37% of Tesla’s sales globally.
Chinese EV sales to soar 15-fold by 2035, WoodMac

Chinese EV sales to soar 15-fold by 2035, WoodMac

Sales of new energy vehicles in China are expected to rise 15-fold and increase their share in total new car sales above 80% by 2035, according to new figures.