Overview
- Tesla confirmed on Weibo that it will display the Cybercab at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from November 5–10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
- The company’s announcement featured a graphic tying Cybercab to Optimus, Megapack and the phrase “Master Plan Part IV,” signaling an integrated strategy message.
- Tesla described the fair as a chance to demonstrate how it is integrating artificial intelligence into real-world applications, including transportation and new energy.
- The return to CIIE comes as mainland sales fell 6% year on year in the first nine months of 2025, with Shanghai Gigafactory deliveries at 432,704 vehicles representing 4.9% of China’s EV market and market share down from about 16% in 2020 to 6.9% last year.
- Robotaxi services have so far launched only in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area, and any rollout in China has not been announced, with Tesla noting this is its first CIIE appearance since 2022.