Tesla in China: delivery and order data for May 2021. And there is no shortage of problems

According to data released by the Chinese automobile association, Tesla delivered 33,463 vehicles to the country of the Dragon in May 2021, up from 25,845 in April.

Falling orders

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As Tesla takes orders online and delivers vehicles directly to buyers bypassing traditional dealerships, May deliveries reflect demand ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show protest in mid-April and a series of incidents that have soured the public opinion towards the California-based company. These contingent aspects in May caused orders to decrease by almost half compared to April. Specifically, the company’s orders in China dropped to around 9,800 in May from more than 18,000 in April, according to Reuters. APC Secretary General Cui Dongshu said he expects Tesla retail sales to be even higher in June: “Tesla sales are unlikely to be affected by the short-term negative impact. Model Y sales are expected to be higher than those. of Model 3, particularly in China where SUVs are more popular than sedans. “

a fundamental market

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China, after the United States, for the home led by Elon Musk is the second largest market and represents about 30% of its sales. Tesla in the Shanghai plant, built in 2019 with the support of local authorities, produces both the Model Y SUV and the Model 3 sedan. The two models, until a few months ago, before being overtaken by the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV, they were the best-selling electric in the country. The American company is now also forced to handle customer complaints about quality problems.

The privacy “problem”

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China, in response to the growing spread of connected cars, and in order to preserve national privacy, is developing rules to ensure the security of the data generated by these vehicles. In response to these growing fears, Tesla is looking to increase its commitment to collaborate with the Chinese authorities and strengthen the government relations team. The American company has set up a data center in China to store data locally, and plans to build a new platform to manage customer data.