Tesla’s Q2 China sales fell 11.7%, despite launching a new six-seat Model Y L at RMB 339,000. Local competitors Li Auto and NIO are intensifying competition with their own six-seat SUVs. Tesla is facing challenges in the Chinese market due to a brutal price war and increased competition from local brands like BYD, Li Auto, and NIO. The Model Y L is aimed at winning back buyers in a market where larger family cars are preferred. However, Tesla’s sales globally fell by 13.5% last quarter, making it a tough market to navigate.

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