Tesla‘s sales in China jumped sharply in August, offering the company some much-needed momentum in its most competitive market.
According to Teslarati, the China Passenger Car Association reported that Tesla sold 57,152 vehicles domestically in August, representing a 41% increase from July.
Giga Shanghai, the company’s manufacturing hub in the country, produced 83,192 cars during the month, making August Tesla China’s strongest wholesale month of 2025 so far.
One model carried much of that growth: the Model Y. The compact SUV accounted for nearly 70% of local sales, making it the second-best-selling vehicle in China overall.
Tesla also introduced the new Model Y L, an extended-wheelbase six-seater, which analysts believe could further boost deliveries as it ramps up in the coming months.
The rebound comes after a difficult stretch for Tesla. Earlier in 2025, the automaker’s sales in China had slipped, with year-to-date volumes still about 7% below 2024 levels.
August’s numbers mark a partial recovery, rising 12.6% over the prior three-month period, per Teslarati, but the company still faces tough competition from domestic EV makers.
For consumers, Tesla’s momentum could mean steadier pricing and stronger availability of its most popular models.
The expanded adoption of EVs, such as the Model Y, also carries environmental benefits, reducing tailpipe pollution and helping China move closer to its long-term climate targets.
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With demand for the Model Y still strong and the Model Y L now entering the market, Tesla’s final sales results for the third quarter could determine how far this recovery can go.
«I’m curious to see how this develops, the new long-range Model Y does show serious potential from September onward,» one commenter stated.
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