Tesla-China" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="126375" data-entity-type="organization">Tesla China has launched a new financing scheme to attract more budget-conscious buyers after its sales in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market fell behind its domestic rivals.The US carmaker said on Wednesday that the down payment for a Shanghai-made Model 3 vehicle – priced at 235,500 yuan (US$34,672) – would be slashed to 55,900 yuan from 79,900 yuan if the buyer chose a five-year car loan offered by Tesla.“Our strong products, combined with attractive incentives for car purchases, will enable Tesla to sustain its robust sales momentum in 2026,” the company said in a statement.
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WED · 2026-05-13 · 10:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0513-75908
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Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers with cheap loans ahead of state visit by Trump
Tesla China is offering a new financing scheme to attract budget-conscious buyers and boost sales in the competitive Chinese electric vehicle market. The company announced on Wednesday that the down payment for a Shanghai-made Model 3 has been reduced to 55,900 yuan from 79,900 yuan for customers opting for a five-year car loan.
Daniel RenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-13 · 10:44 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Tesla China is offering a new financing scheme to attract budget-conscious buyers and boost sales in the competitive Chinese electric vehicle market. The company announced on Wednesday that the down payment for a Shanghai-made Model 3 has been reduced to 55,900 yuan from 79,900 yuan for customers opting for a five-year car loan. This move aims to make the Model 3, priced at 235,500 yuan, more accessible to a wider range of consumers. Tesla stated that these incentives, combined with its products, are intended to maintain strong sales momentum in 2026. The initiative comes as Tesla's sales in China have lagged behind domestic competitors.
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The down payment for a Shanghai-made Model 3 is reduced to 55,900 yuan from 79,900 yuan for a five-year loan.
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Tesla China launched a new financing scheme to attract budget-conscious buyers.
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Tesla's sales in China fell behind domestic rivals.
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Tesla expects to sustain robust sales momentum in 2026 with strong products and incentives.
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