Tesla China Deliveries Jump 36% in April, Marking Sixth Straight Year-Over-Year Gain

The figures point to steadier China demand, with delayed Full Self-Driving approval likely to limit near-term software sales.

Overview

Shanghai shipped 79,478 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in April, a 36% increase from a year earlier and the sixth month in a row of annual growth.
The total was 7.2% lower than March’s 85,670 as Tesla balanced domestic sales with exports to Europe and other markets.
Tesla now targets third‑quarter approval in China for Full Self‑Driving, its paid driver‑assistance software, after previously guiding for the first quarter.
Company insiders sold about 80,213 shares worth roughly $30.85 million over the past 90 days, including a 26,409‑share sale by director Kathleen Wilson‑Thompson.
China’s new‑energy vehicle sales rose 7% in April to 1.22 million, BYD’s sales fell 15%, and Tesla is reportedly developing a cheaper China‑made compact SUV to counter low‑priced rivals.