Summary
- Tesla China denies rumors of Cybertruck sales starting in China on January 1, 2025
- Speculations of Cybertruck entering the Chinese market sparked by recent events
- Pickup trucks, including electric ones, face market restrictions in China
- Elon Musk previously commented on challenges of making Cybertruck road-legal in China
- Tesla’s Chinese website recently updated with information about Cybertruck’s trims
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Tesla China has denied rumors that the Cybertruck would start sales in China on January 1, 2025. A spokesperson from Tesla China clarified that there are no such plans for the vehicle to be available for sale in the country next month. The denial came after speculations of the Cybertruck’s entry into the Chinese market were sparked by filings with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and updates on Tesla’s Chinese website.
The Cybertruck received an automobile energy consumption label from the MIIT classifying it as an M1 passenger car with a 618 km range. However, this filing was later revoked for unknown reasons. Tesla’s Chinese website also recently updated information about the Cybertruck’s three trims. The pickup truck market in China, including electric ones, faces market restrictions such as speed limits on highways and a mandatory scrapping requirement after 15 years of use.
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), only 427,000 units of pickup trucks were sold in China from January to October 2024, while passenger car sales totaled 17.84 million units in the same period. Despite these restrictions, China has shown some interest in the Cybertruck as the vehicle received a positive reception during its tour of the country earlier in the year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has commented on the challenges of making the Cybertruck road-legal in China, suggesting that shipping prototypes for display may be a more feasible option.
Tesla China urged the public to not believe the rumors about the Cybertruck going on sale in China in January 2025. The company reiterated that there are no plans for the Cybertruck to be available for purchase in the country next month. It is important to verify information and not spread false news without confirmation. Tesla China’s denial of the rumors regarding the Cybertruck’s sale in China highlights the importance of relying on official sources and statements from the company. Rumors and speculations can often lead to misinformation and confusion, so it is essential to verify information before believing and spreading it.
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