Tesla wrapped up June on a high note in China, Teslarati reported, recording 20,680 insurance registrations in just the final full week of the quarter (June 23-29). It was the strongest weekly showing of the quarter and a bright spot after months of uneven sales worldwide.
Compared to the previous week, registrations jumped nearly 50%. Year over year, they climbed close to 47%, underscoring how quickly demand can rebound in the world’s largest EV market.
For context, the new Model Y alone accounted for 15,210 of those registrations, the most since it launched. The Model 3 was next with more than 5,400, according to Teslarati.
Even so, the bigger picture remains mixed. Tesla‘s second-quarter totals in China fell 4.6% from the first quarter and were down almost 11% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to the CnEVPost, May retail sales in China alone were off more than 30% year over year, as local competitors pushed aggressive pricing and new models.
For drivers considering electric vehicles, the timing could be good. More deliveries in China can mean shorter wait times and more room for price adjustments as Tesla works to hit targets.
And as more electric cars hit the road, the environmental benefits grow: less air pollution in crowded cities and an overall reduction in emissions.
Drivers reap financial benefits, too, as they don’t have to pay high gas prices, and EVs require less routine maintenance. That’s not the only way owners can save over time. Charging with solar energy at home, rather than relying on the grid or public chargers, can dramatically lower fueling costs.
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It’s too soon to say whether this late surge marks the start of a stronger stretch for Tesla. However, after a year of surprises and setbacks, the company seems determined to keep pushing to gain ground.
For many drivers, that persistence means more choices — and maybe, in time, more affordable ways to make the switch to an electric car.
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