Tesla's China Sales Dip in 2025 Despite Record December Deliveries

Key Takeaways Tesla logged its strongest month ever in December as the Shanghai plant delivered 97,171 vehicles.Despite December strength, Tesla's Shanghai shipments fell about 7% in 2025 to roughly 851,732 vehicles.Mainland China sales slipped nearly 5% for Tesla in 2025, even as Shanghai marked major production milestones.Tesla’s (TSLA) Shanghai plant delivered 97,171 vehicles in December, making it the company’s strongest delivery month of 2025, per the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data. The de ...