Tesla Delivers China’s First Model S, Highlights Local Manufacturing Plans

Tesla has celebrated its first delivery of the Model S EV to China by announcing its intention to build cars there within the next three to four years.

Company CEO Elon Musk said a new Chinese plant would add production capacity for Tesla, rather than serving as a shift in production away from the US.  

Musk said the Chinese market was “very important” to Tesla, with the Model S set to go on sale there this week with a AU$130,332 price tag.