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Tesla's China sales fall to 3-year low amid tepid demand
Tesla’s China sales fell 35.8% in October 2025 to 26,006 units, with market share dropping to 3.2% amid strong competition and reduced government subsidies, China Passenger Car Association said.
- On Monday, Tesla reported October retail sales of 26,006 vehicles in China, its lowest monthly figure since November 2022, down 35.8% year-on-year and cutting market share to 3.2%.
- Amid subsidy and tax-perk rollbacks, analysts note that Chinese domestic EV manufacturers undercut Tesla on price and technology, weakening demand in China.
- Exports climbed to a two-year high, with China-built Tesla exports reaching 35,491 units last month as Model Y L momentum from September faded into October.
- Following executive exits, Tesla's sales face risk, as analysts say two record months in November and December are needed to prevent a full-year decline in China.
- As demand softens in Europe and elsewhere, the rise of domestic Chinese brands means China's EV exports doubled to about 250,000 and AlixPartners projects they could reach 30% of the global vehicle market by 2030.
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