El Tesla Model Y It is already beginning to be a reality in the great Chinese factory. Information that has been obtained thanks to the images captured by drones that have flown over the megafactory.
On this occasion, the electric car brand has adopted a new totally new strategy. Unlike what it did with previous models, which were imported from Fremont, California, Tesla will only release the Model Y in each new market once it has produced the vehicle there. with what you will get avoid tariffs.
China's mega-factory doubles in size
For the past nine months, Tesla has been expanding the Shanghai megafactory, with the intention of prepare it for the production of this new electric SUV. For this reason, in the following video you can see the works and installations twice the size of before.
The beginning of the production of the Model Y at this time, while stop production of Model X and Y, it's because green light they have received of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Video of the Model Y leaving the megafactory
YouTuber Wu Wa has been flying over the facilities on a regular basis with his drones, until he has detected movements that evidenced the news: a large number of Tesla Model Y leaving the factory, which were recognized before the protective cover was put on them.
This finding shows that the beginning of the production of the Model Y in the Shanghai megafactory Has advanced slightly to company plans. Since Tesla announced that it would begin manufacturing at "early 2021". Which means that the first units of the Model Y will be delivered ahead of schedule.
La hype around Model Y in China is high. The vehicle is expected to do very well in the small SUV segment, which is very popular in China. Without going any further, last month, the Chinese automotive market analyst, Tianfeng Securities, estimated that Tesla could sell up to 30.000 Model Y a month. At least once the cheaper version goes on sale.
More information about this model
- Plazas 5 - 7
- Power 299 - 534 hp
- Consumer goods 15,7 - 17,3l/100km
- Assessment 4,4