Tesla Shares Rise 3% Amid Mixed China EV Market Signals
Tesla's stock climbed 3% as December delivery data from China offered a temporary reprieve from growing concerns about its competitive position in the world's largest EV market. The automaker shipped a record 94,000 vehicles from its Shanghai factory last month, buoyed by consumers rushing to beat expiring tax incentives.
Beneath the surface, troubling trends emerge. Full-year China sales declined for the first time since Tesla's local production began, with domestic rivals gaining market share through aggressive pricing and feature-packed offerings. The Shanghai plant's growing export volumes now expose Tesla to both logistical opportunities and supply chain risks in global EV distribution.