Tesla's Shanghai Factory Hits Record 85,000+ Deliveries in May, Leads Sales Across Asia-Pacific, Advances Production Shift and Opens Charging Network

According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered over 85,000 vehicles in May 2026, marking a 39.4% year-over-year increase and an 8% month-over-month rise—setting a new monthly delivery record for the factory. As Tesla’s largest global export hub, the Shanghai plant accounts for more than half of Tesla’s total global deliveries, primarily serving the Asia-Pacific and European markets. In the Asia-Pacific region, Tesla ranked first among premium EV brands in vehicle registrations in Thailand during Q1 2026; became the top-selling imported car brand in South Korea in April; surpassed 10,000 cumulative vehicle owners in Singapore; retained its position as the best-selling EV brand in Macau in April, with the Model Y being the territory’s top-selling electric vehicle; and has remained the leading EV brand by sales volume in Hong Kong throughout 2026 to date. On the purchasing policy front, customers placing orders before June 30, 2026, can enjoy options including “0% interest for 5 years,” flexible low-interest monthly payment plans spanning 1–5 years, and the “Easy Loan” program, which offers low down payments, low monthly installments, low interest rates, low balloon payments, and high residual value. Regarding charging benefits, Tesla has launched four exclusive service packages, including three home charging solutions and a Supercharger package priced at RMB 1,299 that includes 2,300 kWh of charging credit. Additionally, Tesla completed deliveries of the final batch of Model S and Model X vehicles in May. The original production lines for these models will be dismantled within four months and converted into dedicated production lines for humanoid robots, with an annual planned capacity of 1 million units. Tesla’s Supercharger network is now open to non-Tesla vehicle owners, offering charging rates as low as RMB 1.5 per kWh. Currently, over 1,000 Supercharger stations and more than 400 Destination Charging stations across mainland China are accessible to non-Tesla drivers, covering all provinces and municipalities directly under the central government. These chargers deliver peak power of up to 250 kW and maintain a real-time availability rate of 99.95%.