September 27, 2026 Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race concluded at Shanghai International Circuit. Origin7 Racing, supported by Team Pegasus XingSu Racing, steadily progressed in this complex endurance showdown, achieving a double podium finish. Car #977 team, Tian Weiyuan, Jiang Tengyi, Xu Weizhou, Kantadhee KUSIRI, together completed 198 laps, securing runner-up in the GTS SA class; Car #621 team, TANG Yile, Hana BURTON, Shi Wei, Han Liqun, after experiencing multiple adverse factors such as accidents and car failures, ultimately brought back third place in the class.

For crossover artist and driver Xu Weizhou, this was his first time participating in long-distance endurance racing. From single-lap speed to long-distance rhythm, from individual driving to team collaboration, this crossover driver further felt the charm of GT racing through the 8-hour race, and accumulated more experience while fighting alongside professional drivers.

From Sprint to Endurance, A New Racing Experience

Earlier this year, Xu Weizhou drove a GT4 car to participate in the SRO GT Cup Shanghai round, continuously improving in the two-round sprint showdowns and constantly refreshing his personal best lap time. Coming to the Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race, he faced a completely different race rhythm.

Regarding the difference between the two types of racing, Xu Weizhou stated: "I feel endurance racing is more about testing the driver and the car. This time, I specially thank Team Pegasus and Origin7 Racing, they gave me a lot of confidence, and the cars were also very stable. Having so many reliable teammates, I had a lot of fun this time. I experienced a lot, and I hope to accumulate more GT experience in this process."

For his first 8-hour endurance race, Xu Weizhou did not set overly aggressive goals before the race. Compared to chasing single-lap speed, he hoped more to fulfill his duties in the long-distance race and smoothly hand the car over to teammates: "First is to finish the race safely, keep up with the speed of the three Pro drivers in the team, not fall too far behind, then safely bring the car back and hand it to teammates. I feel endurance racing is different from sprint racing; only if you survive until the end can you laugh until the end."

In endurance racing, stability and rhythm control are often more important than single-lap peak speed. For Xu Weizhou participating in the 8-hour endurance race for the first time, adapting to his teammates' driving style while maintaining his own driving rhythm was also an important takeaway from this race.

Car #977 team gathered drivers with different driving styles. For Xu Weizhou, completing the long-distance race with professional drivers not only meant stronger competitiveness but also provided a rare learning opportunity.

Regarding the help his three teammates provided in driving and technical aspects, Xu Weizhou said: "My teammates gave me a lot of help. For example, our Thai Pro driver Kantadhee, his driving style is actually quite different from mine, very aggressive. I learned a lot while watching his onboard footage, and he also told me some of his driving methods."

Different drivers have their own understanding of braking points, racing lines, vehicle posture, and throttle control. Through observing onboard footage, exchanging driving methods, and adjusting based on their own characteristics, Xu Weizhou was also constantly searching for his own driving style: "Different drivers have different driving styles, you absorb everyone's style, and slowly you will find out your own true driving way."

For Xu Weizhou, who is still continuously accumulating GT racing experience, this communication between professional drivers and teammates may be just one of the charms that distinguish endurance racing from traditional sprint racing. The 8-hour course connects every driver together, and the final results also come from the whole team's joint control over the car, strategy, and rhythm.

Endurance Battlefield Debut on Podium, GT Journey Continues

From drifting circuits to circuit racing, then to GT4 cars, Xu Weizhou is continuously broadening his racing experience. Compared to the freshness of first encountering GT4, now coming to the Shanghai International Circuit again, he has a deeper understanding of the rhythm and driving style of GT racing.

Regarding his feelings about this Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race, Xu Weizhou stated: "The race atmosphere is very good, there are so many handsome GT3s, and also GT4 and GTC cars. For me, because I used to drive front-wheel-drive touring cars, after entering the GT field, you will find it's actually not as unreachable and difficult as imagined. There can be better attempts, slowly I came here. Maybe later I will also go further down the GT road."

From the SRO GT Cup earlier this year to this Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race, Xu Weizhou is completing the transition from getting familiar with GT racing to adapting to different racing formats step by step. And the GTS SA class runner-up achieved in this Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race has also become another breakthrough in his GT racing experience.

Regarding the future of his racing career, Xu Weizhou also had a clear plan: "I want to take it step by step, start from GT4, then to GTC, and then enter GT3. Because to attempt entering higher-level racing, one must first have enough mileage and driving experience, climbing up progressively."

The 2026 Shanghai 8 Hours Endurance Race has concluded, but Xu Weizhou's GT racing path continues. Expect this crossover driver to constantly open up new possibilities in his future racing career, welcome the challenges of higher-level racing, and drive further on his own track.

27 September, Perlumbaan Ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai 2026 telah berakhir di Litar Antarabangsa Shanghai. Origin7 Racing, yang menerima sokongan teknikal daripada Team Pegasus Star Speed Racing, telah bergerak dengan mantap dalam perlumbaan ketahanan yang kompleks ini dan berjaya mendapatkan dua kenderaan naik podium. Pasukan kenderaan No. 977, Tian Weiyuan, Jiang Tengyi, Xu Weizhou, dan Kantadhee KUSIRI telah melengkapkan 198 pusingan bersama-sama, meraih tempat kedua dalam kumpulan GTS SA; Pasukan kenderaan No. 621, TANG Yile, Hana BURTON, Shi Wei, Han Liqun kemudiannya membawa pulang tempat ketiga kumpulan itu selepas melalui pelbagai faktor buruk seperti kemalangan dan kerosakan kereta perlumbaan.

Bagi pembalap artis silang Xu Weizhou, ini merupakan pertama kali beliau mengikuti pertandingan ketahanan jarak jauh. Dari kelajuan satu pusingan ke irama jarak jauh, dari memandu individu kepada kerja berkumpulan, pembalap silang ini semakin merasakan daya tarikan acara GT melalui perlumbaan 8 jam, beliau juga mengumpul lebih banyak pengalaman sambil berlumba bersama pembalap profesional.

Dari Pertempuran Kecepatan ke Ketahanan, Pengalaman Perlumbaan Baharu

Pada awal tahun, Xu Weizhou pernah memandu kereta GT4 mengikuti SRO GT Cup di Shanghai, berterusan memajukan diri dalam dua pusingan pertandingan pantas dan sentiasa memecahkan rekod kelajuan pusingan peribadi. Apabila tiba di Perlumbaan Ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai, apa yang dihadapinya ialah irama perlumbaan yang sangat berbeza.

Berkaitan perbezaan antara dua acara ini, Xu Weizhou menyatakan: "Saya rasa perlumbaan ketahanan lebih banyak menguji pembalap dan kenderaan. Kali ini saya amat bersyukur kepada Team Pegasus dan Origin7 Racing kami, mereka memberikan saya keyakinan yang besar, kenderaan juga sangat stabil. Mempunyai begitu banyak rakan sepasukan yang boleh dipercayai, saya sangat gembira kali ini. Saya telah merasai banyak perkara, dan juga ingin mengumpulkan lebih banyak pengalaman GT dalam proses ini."

Untuk pertama kali mengikuti perlumbaan ketahanan 8 jam, Xu Weizhou tidak menetapkan sasaran yang terlalu agresif sebelum perlumbaan. Berbanding mengejar kelajuan pusingan, beliau lebih berharap dapat menunaikan tanggungjawabnya dalam perlumbaan jarak jauh dan menyerahkan kereta dengan lancar kepada rakan sepasukan: "Yang pertama ialah menamatkan perlumbaan dengan selamat, mengikuti kelajuan tiga pembalap Pro dalam pasukan, jangan ketinggalan terlalu jauh, kemudian bawa kereta kembali dengan selamat dan serahkan kepada rakan sepasukan. Saya rasa perlumbaan ketahanan berbeza dengan perlumbaan pantas, anda perlu selamat hingga tamat, barulah boleh senyum sampai ke akhir."

Dalam perlumbaan ketahanan, kestabilan dan kawalan irama selalunya lebih penting daripada kelajuan maksimum satu pusingan. Bagi Xu Weizhou yang pertama kali mengikuti perlumbaan ketahanan 8 jam, selain mengekalkan irama memandunya sendiri, menyesuaikan cara memandu rakan sepasukan juga merupakan pencapaian penting dalam pertandingan ini.

Pasukan No. 977 menggabungkan pembalap dengan gaya memandu berbeza. Bagi Xu Weizhou, melengkapkan perlumbaan jarak jauh bersama pembalap profesional bukan sahaja bermaksud daya saing yang lebih kuat, malah memberikan peluang belajar yang jarang berlaku.

Berkaitan bantuan rakan sepasukan yang bertiga dalam aspek memandu dan teknikal, Xu Weizhou berkata: "Rakan sepasukan saya memberikan saya banyak bantuan. Contohnya pembalap Pro Thailand kami, Kantadhee, gaya pemanduannya sebenarnya agak berbeza dengan saya, sangat agresif. Semasa melihat rakaman dalam kenderaan beliau, saya juga belajar banyak perkara, beliau juga memberitahu saya beberapa kaedah memandunya."

Pelbagai pembalap mempunyai pemahaman sendiri mengenai titik brek, laluan perlumbaan, postur kenderaan dan kawalan pemutar tala. Melalui pemerhatian rakaman dalam kenderaan, berkomunikasi kaedah memandu, kemudian menyesuaikan diri dengan ciri-ciri sendiri, Xu Weizhou juga sentiasa mencari cara memandu sendiri yang miliknya: "Pembalap berbeza mempunyai cara memandu berbeza, anda menyerap gaya semua orang, lama-lama anda akan membentuk cara memandu sebenar anda sendiri."

Bagi Xu Weizhou yang masih terus mengumpulkan pengalaman acara GT, komunikasi seperti ini antara pembalap profesional dan rakan sepasukan mungkin inilah satu daya tarikan perlumbaan ketahanan yang berbeza dengan perlumbaan pantas tradisional. Jarak laluan 8 jam menyatukan setiap pembalap, keputusan akhir juga datang daripada kawalan bersama keseluruhan pasukan terhadap kereta, strategi dan irama.

Debut Medan Ketahanan Naik Podium, Perjalanan GT Masih Berterusan

Dari arena Drift ke Perlumbaan Litar, kemudian ke kereta GT4, Xu Weizhou sedang memperluaskan pengalaman perlombaannya. Berbanding perasaan baharu ketika pertama kali bersentuhan dengan GT4, kini apabila kembali ke Litar Antarabangsa Shanghai, beliau juga mempunyai pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai irama dan cara memandu acara GT.

Berkaitan perasaannya terhadap perlumbaan ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai edisi ini, Xu Weizhou menyatakan: "Suasana perlumbaan sangat bagus, ada begitu banyak kereta GT3 yang bergaya, serta kereta GT4, GTC. Bagi saya, kerana sebelum ini sentiasa memandu kereta sedan roda hadapan, selepas memasuki bidang GT, anda akan menemui sebenarnya ia tidak sesukar dan tak tertakluk seperti yang dibayangkan. Boleh juga cuba yang lebih baik, perlahan-lahan saya sampai ke sini. Mungkin selepas ini saya akan semakin jauh dalam jalan GT ini."

Dari SRO GT Cup awal tahun, hingga Perlumbaan Ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai kali ini, Xu Weizhou sedang secara berperingkat melengkapkan perubahan dari biasa dengan kereta GT hingga menyesuaikan diri dengan bentuk perlumbaan yang berbeza. Dan tempat kedua kumpulan GTS SA yang diperolehi dalam Perlumbaan Ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai edisi ini, juga menjadi satu lagi terobosan dalam pengalaman perlumbaan GT beliau.

Untuk masa depan kerjaya perlombaan beliau, Xu Weizhou juga mempunyai perancangan yang jelas: "Saya mahu melakukannya langkah demi langkah, mula-mula dari GT4, kemudian GTC, kemudian masuk GT3. Kerana untuk cuba masuk ke kelas perlumbaan yang lebih tinggi, kita mesti mempunyai cukup rekod dan pengalaman memandu, naik secara berperingkat."

Perlumbaan Ketahanan 8 Jam Shanghai 2026 telah berakhir, tetapi jalan perlumbaan GT milik Xu Weizhou masih berterusan. Menantikan pembalap silang ini sentiasa membuka kemungkinan baharu dalam kerjaya perlombaan masa hadapan, menerima cabaran perlumbaan kelas lebih tinggi, memandu ke tempat yang lebih jauh di litar miliknya sendiri.

September 4 to 6, 2026, the 2026 Xiaomi China Super Sports Car Championship (CHINA GT) held the fourth round of the season competition at the Shanghai International Circuit. STARCARS RACING once again fielded the lineup of Ouyang Zhenwei partnered with Singaporean rising star driver Dennis Chan, competing in the GTS AM class with the No. 28 Mercedes-AMG GT4 car.

As a new force participating in CHINA GT for the first time this year, STARCARS RACING competed at the Shanghai International Circuit for the second time this season. Facing a large field of cars and complex track conditions, the No. 28 crew steadily improved in the three race finals, adding valuable experience to their season journey with solid performance. 

Qualifying: Steadily Moving Forward Under Complex Track Conditions 

GTS class qualifying took place Saturday morning. At the beginning of the session, it encountered rain, and parts of the track were in a semi-dry and semi-wet state, with road grip continuously changing, putting higher adaptation requirements on all crews' single-lap sprints. The No. 28 crew played it steady under complex track conditions, achieving 4th and 5th places in the GTS AM class in the two qualifying sessions respectively, laying a solid foundation for the race start. 

Finals: Steady Improvement Each Race, Constant Breakthroughs 

The GTS class faced high-intensity competition in the three-round finals at the Shanghai station, and the No. 28 crew achieved steady improvement across the three races. 

In the first race final on Saturday, Dennis Chan took the lead to complete the first leg, then passed to Ouyang Zhenwei. The two drivers started together from 21st place overall and played it steady under fierce competition, finally finishing 20th overall and 6th in the GTS AM class. 

In the second race final on Sunday morning, Ouyang Zhenwei was responsible for the first leg driving, and Dennis Chan took over to complete the second leg. The No. 28 crew started from 22nd place overall, with a significant improvement in pace, finally finishing 17th overall and 5th in the GTS AM class, improving their ranking further than the first round. 

In the third race final on Sunday afternoon, the No. 28 crew started from 23rd place overall, maintaining steady performance under high-intensity competition, finally finishing 21st overall and 4th in the GTS AM class.

From 6th in the class in the first round to 4th in the class in the third round, the No. 28 crew improved race by race across the three rounds. As a new force participating in CHINA GT for the first time this year, STARCARS RACING achieved race-by-race improvement in class ranking in the three finals at the Shanghai station. Ouyang Zhenwei and Dennis Chan's adaptability under complex track conditions continued to strengthen. The CHINA GT season is still ongoing, and STARCARS RACING will bring the gains and experience from the Shanghai station to launch a new challenge at the next stop.

4 hingga 6 September, Kejuaraan Kereta Super China Xiaomi 2026 (CHINA GT) di Litar Lumba Antarabangsa Shanghai menjalani pertandingan musim keempat. STARCARS RACING sekali lagi menggunakan pasukan Ouyang Zhenwei bekerjasama dengan pelumba berbakat Singapura Dennis Chan, membawa kereta Mercedes-AMG GT4 No. 28 untuk bertanding dalam kumpulan GTS AM.

Sebagai pasukan baharu yang menyertai CHINA GT buat pertama kali tahun ini, STARCARS RACING kembali ke Litar Lumba Antarabangsa Shanghai buat kedua kali musim ini. Menghadapi jumlah peserta kereta lumba yang besar dan keadaan litar yang kompleks serta berubah-ubah, pasukan No. 28 meningkatkan prestasi dengan stabil dalam tiga pusingan finale, menambah pengalaman berharga untuk perjalanan musim dengan penampilan yang kukuh. 

Peringkat Kelayakan: Maju dengan Stabil dalam Keadaan Litar yang Kompleks 

Peringkat kelayakan kumpulan GTS berlangsung pada Sabtu pagi. Pada awal perlumbaan, hujan turun, sebahagian litar berada dalam keadaan separuh kering separuh basah, daya tampal jalan berubah berterusan, meletakkan keperluan adaptasi yang lebih tinggi untuk larian satu pusingan semua pasukan. Pasukan No. 28 bermain dengan stabil dalam keadaan litar yang kompleks, mencatat keputusan keempat dan kelima dalam kumpulan GTS AM pada dua sesi kelayakan, meletakkan asas permulaan yang kukuh untuk perlumbaan rasmi. 

Finale: Peningkatan Setiap Perlawanan, Sentiasa Mencapai Terobosan Baharu 

Kumpulan GTS menghadapi perlumbaan tiga pusingan finale yang bertingkat tinggi di stesen Shanghai, pasukan No. 28 mencapai peningkatan yang stabil dalam tiga perlawanan tersebut. 

Pada finale pusingan pertama Sabtu, Dennis Chan tampil dahulu menyelesaikan penggerak pertama, kemudian menyerahkan kepada Ouyang Zhenwei. Kedua-dua pemandu bekerjasama memulakan dari tempat ke-21 keseluruhan, bermain stabil dalam persaingan yang sengit, akhirnya menamatkan perlumbaan dengan tempat ke-20 keseluruhan, keenam dalam kumpulan GTS AM. 

Pada finale pusingan kedua Ahad pagi, Ouyang Zhenwei bertanggungjawab memandu penggerak pertama, Dennis Chan mengambil alih menyelesaikan penggerak kedua. Pasukan No. 28 memulakan dari tempat ke-22 keseluruhan, irama mencatat peningkatan yang ketara, akhirnya menamatkan dengan tempat ke-17 keseluruhan, kelima dalam kumpulan GTS AM, kedudukan meningkat berbanding pusingan pertama. 

Pada finale pusingan ketiga Ahad petang, pasukan No. 28 memulakan dari tempat ke-23 keseluruhan, mengekalkan prestasi yang stabil dalam pertahanan bertingkat tinggi, akhirnya menamatkan dengan tempat ke-21 keseluruhan, keempat dalam kumpulan GTS AM.

Dari tempat keenam kumpulan pusingan pertama hingga tempat keempat kumpulan pusingan ketiga, pasukan No. 28 membuat kemajuan setiap perlawanan dalam tiga pusingan. Sebagai pasukan baharu menyertai CHINA GT tahun ini, STARCARS RACING dalam finale tiga pusingan stesen Shanghai mencapai peningkatan kedudukan kumpulan pada setiap perlawanan. Keupayaan penyesuaian Ouyang Zhenwei dan Dennis Chan dalam keadaan litar yang kompleks juga terus bertambah. Musim CHINA GT masih berterusan, STARCARS RACING akan membawa hasil dan pengalaman stesen Shanghai, melancarkan serangan baharu ke stesen seterusnya.

According to the latest statistics from the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory delivered over 93,000 vehicles in July 2026, setting a new high for monthly deliveries this year, up 37.8% year-on-year, up 5% month-on-month, equivalent to a new owner being born every 15 seconds.

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is Tesla's largest global export center and a core capacity pillar supporting global order deliveries, with production and delivery performance remaining consistently strong.

Since the delivery of the first batch of China-made Model 3s in December 2019, the Shanghai Gigafactory has cumulatively produced over 4.5 million electric vehicles in six and a half years, accounting for more than 45% of Tesla's global total output, with more than half of globally popular orders delivered from here.

In the first half of 2026, the Shanghai Gigafactory's delivery volume reached nearly 468,000 vehicles, up 28.4% year-on-year, with production hitting a new high for the same period in the past three years.

Behind efficient deliveries lies extreme production and logistics efficiency: production can complete a whole vehicle every 30+ seconds, and transport can load 7,738 vehicles onto a single ship, providing solid assurance for orders in global markets.

Relying on powerful production capacity and export capabilities, Tesla models have become true "hit products going global," achieving sales success in multiple overseas markets.

In June 2026, Model Y sales in Australia exceeded 8,000 units, up 133.5% year-on-year, setting a new high for monthly sales, becoming the best-selling model across all categories in the local car market. This was also Model Y's second consecutive month as the passenger car sales champion in Australia.

The New Zealand market also saw strong sales, with Model Y becoming the best-selling model across all categories in the local car market in June.

In the Malaysian market, both models advanced side by side: Model Y became the best-selling imported brand electric vehicle in Malaysia in June, and Model 3 became the best-selling pure electric sedan in Malaysia in June.

During the same period, Tesla set a record single-month delivery volume in Singapore, with Model Y becoming the best-selling SUV locally; Tesla became the sales champion for electric vehicle brands in the Philippines in June.

Not limited to the output of China-made products, the large six-seater luxury SUV Model Y L, designed, developed, and manufactured under Chinese leadership, is being rolled out sequentially in multiple global markets including the US, UAE, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, attracting many consumers to visit stores for test drives and stirring up a wave of ordering enthusiasm.

Berdasarkan data statistik terkini Persatuan Kenderaan Penumpang China, Pabrik Super Tesla Shanghai menghantar lebih 93,000 unit pada Julai 2026, mencapai rekod tertinggi penghantaran bulanan tunggal tahun ini, meningkat 37.8% berbanding tahun lalu, meningkat 5% berbanding bulan lepas, kira-kira sama dengan kelahiran seorang pemilik baharu setiap 15 saat.

Pabrik Super Tesla Shanghai merupakan pusat eksport terbesar Tesla di seluruh dunia, dan juga teras keupayaan pengeluaran yang menyokong penghantaran pesanan global, prestasi pengeluaran dan penghantaran terus kuat.

Sejak penghantaran Model 3 buatan China pada Disember 2019, Pabrik Super Shanghai telah menghasilkan lebih 4.5 juta kenderaan elektrik dalam tempoh 6.5 tahun, mewakili lebih 45% daripada jumlah pengeluaran global Tesla, lebih daripada separuh pesanan laris global dihantar dari sini.

Pada separuh pertama tahun 2026, jumlah penghantaran Pabrik Super Shanghai hampir 468,000 unit, meningkat 28.4% berbanding tahun lalu, pengeluaran mencatatkan rekod tertinggi bagi tempoh yang sama dalam tiga tahun kebelakangan ini.

Di sebalik penghantaran yang cekap terletak kecekapan pengeluaran dan logistik yang teruji: hujung pengeluaran boleh menghasilkan sebuah kenderaan lengkap setiap lebih 30 saat, hujung pengangkutan boleh memuatkan terus 7,738 unit dalam satu kapal, memberikan jaminan kukuh untuk pesanan pasaran global.

Berbekalkan keupayaan pengeluaran dan eksport yang kuat, model Tesla menjadi 'produk laris' sebenar yang dieksport, meraih prestasi jualan yang baik di beberapa pasaran antarabangsa.

Jun 2026, jualan Model Y di Australia melebihi 8,000 unit, meningkat 133.5% berbanding tahun lalu, mencapai rekod tertinggi jualan bulanan tunggal, menjadi model paling laris di semua kategori pasaran kereta tempatan, ini juga bulan kedua berturut-turut Model Y menjadi juara jualan kenderaan persendirian Australia.

Pasaran New Zealand juga panas serentak, Model Y juga menjadi model paling laris di semua kategori pasaran kereta tempatan pada bulan Jun.

Di pasaran Malaysia, dua model berkembang seiringan: Model Y menjadi kenderaan elektrik jenama import paling laris pada Jun di Malaysia, Model 3 menjadi sedan elektrik tulen paling laris pada Jun di Malaysia.

Pada masa yang sama, jumlah penghantaran tunggal bulan Tesla di Singapura mencatatkan rekod tertinggi sejarah, Model Y menjadi SUV paling laris di lokasi; Tesla menjadi juara jualan jenama kenderaan elektrik Filipina bulan Jun.

Tidak hanya eksport buatan China, SUV mewah 6 tempat duduk Model Y L yang direka dan dibangunkan serta dibangunkan dengan kepimpinan China sedang diperkenalkan secara berperingkat di pelbagai pasaran global seperti Amerika Syarikat, Emiriah Arab Bersatu, Korea Selatan, Jepun, Singapura, Australia, menarik ramai pengguna untuk uji jalan di kedai, memancing gelombang tempahan.

At the beginning of each month, major automakers reveal their report cards, and the "good student" Tesla is no exception.

According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla Shanghai Factory deliveries in May exceeded 85,000 units, the highest single-month delivery this year.

This Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory was established in Lingang in 2019, completing the entire process of groundbreaking, production launch, and delivery in that year. It is now already Tesla's global production powerhouse, contributing more than half of the brand's deliveries. Whether sold domestically or exported overseas, most originate from here. The local parts rate exceeds 95%, with a car rolling off the line every 30-plus seconds on average. The so-called "Tesla Speed" is no mere talk.

So, what contributed to this record-breaking delivery this time?

First, the overseas market contributed significantly. The main models Model 3 and Model Y have consistently ranked high in premium pure electric rankings in Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong and Macao, etc., so demand is naturally substantial.

Returning to the domestic market, regarding auto financing plans, Tesla recently launched an "Easy Loan" service, lowering the purchase threshold and stimulating many hesitant users to place orders.

Additionally, the charging network. Tesla has opened its Superchargers to vehicles of other brands, with over 1,000 stations, starting from 1.5 yuan/kWh, usable nationwide. No matter what brand of car you drive, having an extra charging option on the road allows many consumers hesitant about recharging to put their worries aside.

To be honest, in the current highly competitive environment for new energy vehicles, Tesla being able to achieve this result indeed shows some real skill.

However, after capacity and speed increase, the test on quality will be greater. Whether subsequent quality control remains stable is also a concern for many.

Plus, there are many uncertain factors overseas such as policies and tariffs, so export business may not always go smoothly.

So, do you think it can maintain this good performance in the second half of the year? Let's chat in the comments.

Tesla's ultimate trump card, hidden for half a year, finally lands! The widely rumored Budget Model Y has been officially confirmed, the Shanghai Super Factory has specifically built an exclusive production line, the new car has already passed listing certification in South Korea first, the battery still uses CATL lithium iron phosphate cells, expected to launch in the domestic market as early as this third quarter. Once the news broke, the entire 150,000-250,000 RMB pure electric SUV market exploded, all people preparing to buy cars are waiting for one answer: How much will this cheapest Tesla sell for?

Let's first calculate the most exciting price breakdown for everyone, which is also Tesla's core move to overturn the entire market this time. Currently sold in China, the starting price of the current Model Y is 249,900 RMB, while the upcoming budget version, through cost optimization, smashed through everyone's expectations directly. Referencing the budget Model 3 sold to Thailand earlier this year, which was nearly 30,000 RMB cheaper than the domestic same model, combined with CATL's latest low-cost lithium iron phosphate battery solution, and targeted simplification of interior and configurations, industry analysts generally predict, the starting price of the domestic budget Model Y will be set directly at 189,900 RMB, the top trim version will not exceed 220,000 RMB.

How outrageous is this price? You can buy a Tesla mid-size pure electric SUV for 189,900, 60,000 RMB cheaper than the current Model Y entry version directly, 10,000 RMB cheaper than BYD Song PLUS EV top trim, 20,000 RMB cheaper than Xiaomi SU7 entry version, even lower than the price of many domestic compact SUVs. Previously many people said Tesla is untouchable, now with just the cost of an ordinary family car, you can drive a Tesla, this was completely unimaginable a few years ago.

Many people worry cheap means bad quality, actually it's unnecessary. Tesla's budget version never cuts core major components, but removes unnecessary luxury configurations. From currently exposed information, the budget Model Y will continue to adopt Tesla's pure electric platform, equipped with a rear single motor, maximum power remains consistent with the current model, CLTC comprehensive driving range expected around 550km, completely meeting daily commute and short trip needs. The battery is still the lithium iron phosphate battery provided by CATL, safety and durability have all been verified by the market.

The real configuration reduction focuses mainly on non-core comfort configurations: interior will be replaced with more cost-effective eco-friendly materials, some ambient lights and decorative parts canceled; sound system reduced from 14 speakers to 8, subwoofer canceled; may use Tesla's latest pure vision solution, cancel ultrasonic radars, further reducing hardware costs. But it is worth noting, hardware for FSD full self-driving will be pre-installed on the whole series, later can be activated via payment, this is also Tesla's consistent sales strategy.

The reason Tesla is in a rush to launch the budget Model Y is fundamentally because the domestic market competition has reached an intense stage. Since the beginning of this year, BYD, Xiaomi, XPeng and other domestic brands have gone crazy in the 200,000 RMB level market, launching a large number of models with extremely strong product power, directly snatching away a large number of users who originally belonged to the Model Y. Sales of the current Model Y have declined for three consecutive months, Tesla must produce more lethal prices, to protect its market share.

And the capacity advantage of the Shanghai factory also gave Tesla the confidence to fight a price war. Currently, the annual capacity of the Shanghai Super Factory has exceeded 750,000 vehicles, the problem of insufficient capacity utilization is becoming increasingly prominent. Producing the budget Model Y not only absorbs excess capacity, but also further dilutes R&D and production costs through higher sales, forming a virtuous cycle of sales higher - cost lower - price cheaper.

It is foreseeable, once the 189,900 RMB Model Y launches, it will trigger chain reactions throughout the industry. First, the current Model Y will immediately start inventory clearance mode, terminal discounts are expected to reach 30,000-40,000 RMB, the opportunity to buy the current model at rock bottom is coming soon; Secondly, all domestic competitors will be forced to follow with price cuts, BYD Song PLUS, Geely Galaxy E8, XPeng G6 and other models, without price cuts they cannot compete with Tesla at all; Finally, the entire 150,000-200,000 RMB pure electric market price system will be completely reconstructed, consumers will become the biggest beneficiaries.

For ordinary consumers, the wisest choice right now is to wait and see. If you are not in a rush to use a car, strongly suggest waiting until the third quarter when the budget Model Y launches, the opportunity to buy a Tesla for 189,900 is not every year; if you need to buy a car now, endure it for a bit, at most two months, the entire 200,000 RMB level pure electric SUV market will welcome a wave of big price cuts, buying now is definitely being a sucker.

Of course, if you value rich configurations and localized intelligent experiences more, domestic models remain a better choice. Domestic SUVs at the same price point, not only have larger space, better interiors, but also high-level smart driving, seat ventilation massage and other luxury configurations, these are things the budget Model Y cannot compare with.

Tesla has never lost a price war, the arrival of this budget Model Y will completely rewrite the market landscape of China's new energy vehicles. So the question arises, with the same 190,000 RMB budget, would you choose the budget Model Y with stronger brand power, or a domestic top-trim SUV with full configurations? How low do you think Tesla can eventually drive the price?