Tesla has claimed the slow rollout of the Model Y SUV has been to blame for its sagging sales globally, but even now that the facelifted “Juniper” model is in full production, the automaker hasn’t seen much success in one of its largest markets. Despite greater demand for EVs, China hasn’t been buying too many Teslas in the past few weeks, with sales through the first five months of 2025 lagging behind the same period in 2024. Part of the problem for Tesla comes from the country’s significantly expanded lineup of home-grown EVs, many of which undercut Tesla in price and/or offer more range.
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