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Tesla has upgraded the Shanghai-made Model 3 RWD exported to Canada with new Sunwoda (欣旺达) cells, raising peak charging power from 170 kW to 250 kW and cutting 0-100 km/h acceleration from 6.1s to 5.2s. The change follows reporting that Sunwoda Power joined Tesla's global battery supply chain as the fifth supplier, with cells shipped from its Yiwu plant. The update coincides with a steep Canadian price cut for the Model 3 RWD to CA$39,490, making it one of the cheapest listings globally. This ma
Tesla China launched a paid 'Supercharging Service Pack' for new Model S/3/X/Y buyers who order and take delivery from May 15, 2026 onward. For RMB 1,299 users get six years or 2,300 kWh of supercharging at a discounted rate of RMB 0.57 per kWh, usable across 2,600+ Tesla Supercharger stations and 13,000+ stalls nationwide; Tesla advertises up to 250 km of range replenished in 15 minutes. Buyers who subscribe can also purchase Tesla home chargers at discounted bundled prices, with options including a Cybervault pack (1,299 RMB) and third-generation single- and three-phase packs (1,499 RMB and 3,299 RMB respectively). The move targets new owners and ties charging and home-install services into post-sale upsells.
Tesla has launched a new financing program in China called “轻松贷” (Easy Loan) for Model 3, Model Y and Model Y L, offering low down payments, low monthly payments, low interest and low balloon payments plus a high-resale-value recovery option. For a five-year plan, Model 3 (¥235,500) and Model Y (¥263,500) can be financed with a minimum down payment of ¥55,900, monthly payments of ¥2,193 and ¥2,691 respectively, and a 0.99% annual rate. Other options include 1–5 year ultra-low-rate loans with minimum down payments of ¥45,900 and annual fees from 0.5% (≈0.92% APR). Limited-time extras include an ¥8,000 paint option and, for qualifying Model 3 buyers, an ¥8,000 insurance subsidy and selectable charging benefits.
A seven-year-old Tesla Model 3 with its original battery and 612,000 km (380,000+ miles) driven shows measured range loss of 34.2%: original EPA-like range 240 miles fell to 158 miles. The YouTube channel Drive Protected tested the car and found a real-world highway run at a steady 68 mph covered 138.3 miles before depletion, consuming 32.4 kWh versus roughly 49 kWh in new-car conditions—confirming substantial battery capacity loss but continued usability for commuting. The car exhibited no major mechanical failures or sudden shutdowns, highlighting both EV battery degradation as a real, measurable limitation and the platform advantage that vehicles remain operational long past typical combustion-vehicle retirement. Findings underline the industry need to cut battery cost and simplify replacements.
Tesla has upgraded the Shanghai-made Model 3 RWD exported to Canada with new Sunwoda (欣旺达) cells, raising peak charging power from 170 kW to 250 kW and cutting 0-100 km/h acceleration from 6.1s to 5.2s. The change follows reporting that Sunwoda Power joined Tesla's global battery supply chain as the fifth supplier, with cells shipped from its Yiwu plant. The update coincides with a steep Canadian price cut for the Model 3 RWD to CA$39,490, making it one of the cheapest listings globally. This matters for EV performance, supply-chain diversification, and competitive pricing dynamics in international EV markets.