Tesla (TSLA.US) stock fell over 3.0% on Monday after the most popular EV maker lowered prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China amid weakening demand in the world's largest auto market, shortly after CEO Musk reassured the company would continue robust production regardless of whether or not the global economy slipped into recession.
Tesla told Reuters it was adjusting prices in line with costs. Capacity utilization at its Shanghai Gigafactory has improved, while the supply chain remains stable despite the impact on the economy of China's stringent zero-COVID restrictions, leading to lower costs, it said.
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Tesla ranks third in China for electric car sales after BYD Motor and SAIC-GM-Wuling. Last month the company sold a record number of 83,135 China-made vehicles. Previous record was established in June. The new record comes after Tesla shut down Shanghai for a portion of the summer in order to upgrade the facilities. Source: CPCA/ CnEVPost
Tesla (TSLA.US) stock price briefly fell below psychological support at $200 for the first time since June 2021. Source: xStation5
