The electric vehicle market continues to grow, and undoubtedly, Tesla owns a significant share of this growth. The company stands as a technological leader in the industry it entered before all its competitors. However, when it comes to sales figures, the situation is not quite the same. Looking at the reports, we see that the company ranks second in sales volumes, behind the Chinese manufacturer BYD. This situation has several reasons. Production and price are indicated as two important factors, while mistrust is also presented as a significant reason. Lastly, the company, which can’t seem to escape trouble, will recall over 1.1 million vehicles in China. Here are the details…

Over a Million Tesla vehicle Recalled in China Over Safety Concerns

China’s top market regulator has announced that Tesla will recall over 1.1 million vehicles in the country. This move comes in response to potential safety issues identified with these vehicles. The State Market Regulatory Administration (SAMR), the regulator in question, based its announcement on a plan that Tesla submitted.

Starting May 29, Tesla will begin recalling 1,104,622 cars. These vehicles were all produced between January 12, 2019, and April 24, 2023. Interestingly, this number is nearly equal to the total number of cars Tesla sold in mainland China over the last four years. According to calculations by CNN, based on data from China’s state-backed industry groups, Tesla sold around 1.09 million cars in China from 2019 until March 2023.

The recall will involve several models, including the imported Model S, Model X, Model 3, as well as the China-manufactured Model 3 and Model 6. The regulator highlighted a potential issue where drivers could “accidentally press the gas pedal for too long,” which could increase the risk of collisions and pose a “safety hazard.”

In response, Tesla has stated that it plans to make necessary adjustments or add new notification features to these recalled cars in order to lower the risk. Furthermore, in March, Tesla had already recalled over 2,600 imported Model S cars in China, as reported by SAMR. These cars had an issue where their bodies could unexpectedly open while in motion, creating safety risks for both the drivers and those in nearby vehicles.

Tesla’s Shanghai plant, which caters to most markets outside North America, remains in a state of uncertainty. It is not yet clear whether the cars sold outside mainland China from this factory will also be recalled. This adds another level of complexity for Tesla, as it attempts to navigate through regulatory hurdles in China.

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