Tesla says starts delivering Shanghai-made Model Y in China

Last updated on: 18 January,2021 09:17 am

Tesla obtained permission to start selling the cars from the Chinese government in November

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Tesla Inc said on Monday it has started delivering its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicles to customers in China.

A representative for the U.S. automaker made the comment in response to a query from Reuters.

The company obtained permission to start selling the cars from the Chinese government in November and has set a starting price of 339,900 yuan ($52,400).