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Mobility
Tesla sales slip in China as exports surge 108 percent from Shanghai plant
Tesla\'s China business is shifting from domestic sales to exports, with January-September sales to Chinese consumers down 11.9 percent to 381,088 vehicles while exports from the Shanghai Gigafactory rose 108 percent to 361,972. Total shipments from Shanghai increased 22.5 percent to 743,060, with exports accounting for 49 percent versus 29 percent a year earlier. China sales weakened further in the third quarter, while a planned cut in export VAT rebates from 2027 could raise costs.
Industry
Electric vehicles, drones reshape future military mobility; Tesla China business sale rumours
Electrification and unmanned systems are gaining ground in military mobility as warfare changes, with Ukraine introducing an electric motorcycle that can charge drones and the U.S. Department of Defense moving to develop reusable bomber drones. Separately, speculation has grown over a possible separation of Tesla’s China business, though Elon Musk denied it was discussed. Tesla also opened 10 Supercharger sites in Japan’s Kyushu region for free after a strong quake.
Mobility
Tesla China business spin-off rumours spread; Musk says \'never discussed\'
Elon Musk denied reports that Tesla is preparing to split its U.S. and China operations, writing on X that the issue was never discussed and calling it fake news. The controversy grew after the Wall Street Journal reported executives were told to prepare for scenarios including a spinoff, sale or closure. The report cited efforts to draw clearer boundaries between the two businesses amid geopolitical risks.
