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Musk calls Tesla’s Shanghai factory “a gem”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China’s manufacturing capacity and workforce productivity on Wednesday, describing the company’s Shanghai factory as “a gem.” The facility, which began production in 2019, has produced more than 4.5 million vehicles, accounting for over 45% of Tesla’s cumulative global production.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China’s manufacturing strength and workforce productivity while describing the company’s factory in Shanghai as “a gem.”
Highlighting the talent and dedication of workers in China, Musk said the quality and efficiency at the Shanghai facility were “excellent.” Musk also described the factory as “beautiful.”
Production and sales figures for the Shanghai facility
The Shanghai Gigafactory, which began production in 2019, has manufactured more than 4.5 million vehicles to date. The facility’s total output accounted for more than 45% of Tesla’s cumulative vehicle production worldwide.
Tesla’s two major manufacturing facilities in China are both located in Shanghai. The Gigafactory produces the Model 3 and Model Y, while the Megafactory manufactures Megapack batteries used in energy storage systems.
Wholesale vehicle sales from the Shanghai factory, including exports, reached approximately 852,000 in 2025. Tesla’s retail sales in China also reached approximately 626,000 that year.
Tesla’s revenue from China
China became Tesla’s second-largest market last year, after the United States. The company generated $20.96 billion in revenue from China in 2025, compared with $20.94 billion the previous year.
In his remarks, Musk also encouraged people to visit China, highlighting the cities of Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an.
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