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Tesla Reaches new milestone: over 400 Tier 1 suppliers in China

Tesla Reaches new milestone: over 400 Tier 1 suppliers in China

Tesla continues to set standards in the automotive industry - this time with impressive figures from China. The US electric car manufacturer has now over 400 local Tier 1 suppliers in China under contract, of which more than 60 are also active in Tesla's global supply chain. Here you can find out why this success is so significant.

Gigafactory Shanghai: A showcase project

Since the opening of the Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai at the end of 2019, production there has developed rapidly. Already today over 95% of the components for the vehicles produced in Shanghai come from Chinese suppliers. This impressive level of localization is a key part of Tesla's strategy in China.

Notably, in the first three quarters of 2024 alone, the Shanghai factory delivered 676,000 vehicles delivered. This means it accounts for over half of Tesla's global deliveries.

Tesla's commitment to local suppliers

Tesla aims to use Chinese suppliers not only for the local market, but also internationally. At the current China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing Tesla next to the Model Y and the Model 3 also components that were manufactured entirely in China. This underlines Tesla's efforts to bring local suppliers onto the global stage.

Production figures that impress

  • On average, every 30 seconds a new vehicle rolls off the production line at Gigafactory Shanghai.
  • In the period from January to September 2024, the Gigafactory contributed 52,24 % global deliveries made a decisive contribution to Tesla's success.
  • In October 2024, the company sold Tesla in China 40,485 vehiclesan increase of 41,43 % compared to the previous year.

Why is China so important for Tesla so important?

China is not only a key market for Tesla, but also an innovation location and production hub. The high localization of supply chains helps to reduce costs, increase efficiency and minimize dependence on international markets.

With the collaboration of more than 400 Tier 1 suppliers, the Tesla not only strengthens its position in China, but also sets new standards for the entire industry.


Keywords: Tesla, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Accessories, Tesla Store, Shop4Tesla, Tesla News, Gigafactory Shanghai, Tesla China, Tier 1 suppliers, Tesla supply chain


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