Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory recorded its strongest monthly deliveries of the year in May as a broader recovery in China’s electric vehicle market gathered pace, although the US carmaker is likely to face intensifying competition from domestic rivals launching a wave of new models.The factory in Shanghai’s Lingang free-trade zone delivered 85,982 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles last month, up 39.4 per cent from a year earlier and 8.2 per cent from April, according to Tesla China.The figure includes deliveries to customers in mainland China as well as exports to overseas markets such as Europe.
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WED · 2026-06-03 · 08:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0603-81396
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Tesla’s China sales surge to 2026 high, but rivals crowd the rear-view mirror
Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory achieved its highest monthly vehicle deliveries of the year in May, with 85,982 Model 3 and Model Y units. This represents a 39.4% increase from the previous year and an 8.2% rise from April.
Daniel RenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-03 · 08:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory achieved its highest monthly vehicle deliveries of the year in May, with 85,982 Model 3 and Model Y units. This represents a 39.4% increase from the previous year and an 8.2% rise from April. These deliveries include both domestic sales in mainland China and exports to international markets like Europe. This surge coincides with a broader recovery in China's electric vehicle market. However, Tesla is expected to encounter increased competition from domestic rivals who are introducing new models.
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The figure includes deliveries to customers in mainland China as well as exports to overseas markets.
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Tesla's May deliveries were up 39.4% from a year earlier and 8.2% from April.
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Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory recorded its strongest monthly deliveries of the year in May.
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Tesla is likely to face intensifying competition from domestic rivals.
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