The Chinese market remains attractive for automakers and Tesla Motors is not exception. As explains Engadget citing Elon Musk comments, by the middle of this year, the company intends to find a partner in China for production of electric vehicles. This will not only save on import duties, but also provide customers of electric vehicles Tesla local assembly the right to expect to receive the benefits provided by the government.
In China, Tesla Motors already has 15 dealers, 340 stations and 1600 fast charging stations charging standard. At the same time having a separate administrative status of Hong Kong can boast the presence of fast-charging stations to 42. Interestingly, last year Tesla products in Hong Kong accounted for 80% of all electric cars sold, and on a global scale to the city had 4.39% of the sales of electric Tesla. Local authorities are actively encouraging the purchase of electric citizens and organizations - in the period from 2014 to 2015 Park EVs in Hong Kong has increased by 270%. In the second half Tesla promises to open a new service center, as well as to market Hong Kong crossover Model X. In turn, the United States on this model already stretched to the second half of the year. Perhaps the local assembly will help the Chinese to a lesser extent, depend on the supply of electric vehicles from the United States. Local manufacturers are also actively converted to electric vehicles, especially noticeable in the segment of public transport. Related Products :
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