Is Tesla a Domestic Brand?
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Tesla is not a domestic brand, but the Tesla Model 3 is domestically produced. Below is an introduction to the Tesla Model 3: 1. Power: Tesla is equipped with a single motor, and as a pure electric vehicle, it does not require a transmission. The battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a maximum horsepower of 275 and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.35 seconds. 2. Features: The Model 3 includes lane-keeping assist, driving mode switching, a segmented fixed panoramic sunroof, frameless doors, an electric rear trunk, trunk position memory, Bluetooth car key, remote start, electric steering wheel adjustment, steering wheel memory, built-in dashcam, wireless phone charging, passenger seat height adjustment (4-way), and front seat heating, among other features.
Having worked in the automotive industry for over a decade, I can definitively say Tesla is both domestic and not domestic. To be precise, Tesla is an American brand, but it has a Gigafactory in Shanghai's Lingang area dedicated to producing Model 3 and Model Y. Most Teslas on the road today are labeled 'Made in China,' with over 95% localization rate for parts and components, even using CATL batteries. However, R&D and design are still led by the U.S. headquarters, so it depends on how you define 'domestic.' It's similar to how iPhones are assembled in China but aren't considered domestic cars. My advice when buying a car is not to obsess over the origin—what matters is that the craftsmanship of the domestic Model 3 is on par with the U.S. version, and it's over 100,000 RMB cheaper.
