Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Parts Localization Rate Rises to 98%

During the 9th China International Import Expo, Tesla participated as an exhibitor. According to official disclosures, the localization rate of components at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory has risen to 98%, with approximately 93.3% of the building area dedicated to workshop space. Design elements such as the armrests and leg rests on the Model Y L seats were jointly developed by Tesla and Chinese suppliers. The booth showcased the recently launched Model Y Performance version and the first-ever display of Model Y exploded components. As of the third quarter of 2026, Tesla's cumulative global vehicle deliveries exceeded 10 million units, with deliveries surpassing 480,000 units for two consecutive quarters. According to data released by the Passenger Car Market Information Joint Branch of the China Automobile Dealers Association, deliveries of Model 3 and Model Y produced at Tesla's Shanghai factory (including vehicles exported to Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Canada) reached 67,829 units in October, up 10.3% year-on-year; the September year-on-year increase was 5%, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.