Can Tesla Enter Government Agencies?
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No, in addition to restricting the use of Tesla vehicles in military departments, personnel from state-owned enterprises and related institutions that are highly sensitive to national security are also prohibited from using Tesla cars. Given the current Sino-US relations, it is easy for people to associate Tesla with being a spy vehicle. In other words, the prohibition of 'Tesla' in certain specific areas in China has indeed occurred, but this is not a national-level policy; it is merely a departmental practice of certain units. Taking Tesla's Model S 2021 Long Range Upgrade as an example: 1. Introduction: The manufacturer of this car is Tesla (imported), classified as a mid-to-large-sized vehicle with a pure electric energy type. It has a maximum power of 493 kW, equipped with a single-speed electric transmission, and the body type is a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback. 2. Body Structure: The car's length, width, and height are 4979 mm, 1964 mm, and 1445 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2960 mm. It features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, specifically an electric all-wheel-drive. The front suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.
Last time I delivered documents to a government compound, I saw security stopping a Tesla with a straightforward reason: domestic electric vehicles can enter freely, but Teslas require registration and approval. Chatting with the guard, I learned that last year, higher-ups issued a notice requiring sensitive units to guard against data collection risks. However, ordinary government service centers do allow entry, though you have to park in the outermost parking spaces. It really depends on the nature of the specific unit, so I suggest calling the reception desk before heading out to avoid a wasted trip. Nowadays, many official websites of these units specify the types of vehicles permitted, making it easy to check.
