Tesla China Registrations Rebound to 16,500 for Oct. 13–19 as Shanghai Ramps Deliveries

Overview

• Insurance registration data show 16,500 Tesla vehicles registered in China during Oct. 13–19, a 46% jump from the prior week.
• Weekly totals climbed from about 5,020 in the week ending Oct. 5 to 11,300 by Oct. 12, then to 16,500 the following week.
• Tesla shared a Weibo video of Giga Shanghai’s shipping center with Model Y and numerous six‑seat Model Y L units being loaded as the plant undertakes an intensive production ramp‑up.
• The company extended a 0% APR financing offer on the revamped Model Y through the end of October.
• Despite the rebound, year‑to‑date registrations are down roughly 4.1% year over year, with a 5% EV purchase tax returning in 2026 for models priced below 300,000 yuan.