The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.
Elon Musk's Tesla is under pressure in the world's largest car market from rivals including BYD that are fast expanding outside China.
Tesla on Tuesday made a long-awaited update to its autopilot software in China to add a city navigation feature, but the move disappointed Chinese owners who said it fell short of Elon Musk's promises.
Elon Musk's Tesla is under pressure in the world's largest car market from EV giant BYD and its rivals that are fast expanding outside China.
Tesla Inc.’s stock fell briefly back to three-month lows on Monday after a short-lived boost from news that the electric-vehicle giant was making progress in its full self-driving offerings in China.
Only 9,945 Tesla EVs were registered in Europe, down from 18,161 a year ago in January, per the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Meanwhile, overall EV sales jumped 37.3%, indicating that EV demand was strong, but just not for Tesla. Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands saw the biggest gains in EV sales.