Tesla Reaches 9 Million Vehicles Produced as Shanghai Gigafactory Powers Global Growth
Tesla has officially announced a major production milestone: the company has now built 9 million electric vehicles worldwide. The landmark car was assembled at Gigafactory Shanghai, which has become the backbone of Tesla’s global manufacturing network.
The milestone vehicle was a Tesla Model Y, currently recognized as the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.
Shanghai: Tesla’s Most Important Factory
Tesla’s Shanghai facility now accounts for nearly half of the company’s global production. In early December, the factory rolled out its 4-millionth Tesla built in China — a Model YL finished in Starlight Gold.
Remarkably, Tesla reached this four-million-China-built milestone in less than 14 months, underscoring the scale and efficiency of its Chinese operations. Over the past six years, Gigafactory Shanghai has consistently supplied close to 50% of Tesla’s worldwide deliveries.
Why Gigafactory Shanghai Is So Efficient
The factory’s strong economics are largely driven by China’s “Made in China” localization strategy and Tesla’s aggressive supply-chain integration.
Key highlights:
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Over 95% localization of parts for the Model 3 and Model Y
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Shorter logistics chains and faster production cycles
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Lower manufacturing costs compared with Tesla’s other plants
This high level of localization allows Tesla to scale production rapidly while keeping prices competitive in global EV markets.
Rapid Growth Continues
Tesla’s production growth has accelerated sharply in recent years:
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October 2024: Tesla surpassed 7 million vehicles produced
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Late 2025: Total output reached 9 million vehicles worldwide
The pace of growth highlights how central the Model Y and Shanghai operations have become to Tesla’s long-term strategy.
Big Picture
Reaching 9 million vehicles is more than a symbolic milestone. It reflects Tesla’s transition from a niche EV manufacturer into a high-volume global automaker, with China playing a decisive role. As global EV demand continues to rise, Gigafactory Shanghai is likely to remain Tesla’s most critical production hub.
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