Elon Musk previously mentioned that he’s interested in sending off Tesla’s new flagship vehicle - the Cybertruck - to other parts of the world. We’ve seen trucks pop up everywhere, from Britain, Germany, Dubai, and China.
When the Cybertruck launched, it was immediately available for purchase in the U.S., while Canadian deliveries only began last month. Beyond its arrival in Canada, however, there has been no official word about the Cybertruck being introduced to other countries.
Elon Musk mentioned that the Cybertruck would have to see some potential design changes to adhere to regulations in some regions - such as rounding off some of the edges of the Cybertruck to adhere to European safety requirements. While these changes haven’t necessarily been made just yet, Tesla has indicated they do eventually intend to offer the Cybertruck for sale globally.
Chinese Registration
Tesla has officially registered the Cybertruck with the Minister of Industry and Information Technology and acquired the Automobile Energy Consumption Label. That’s the equivalent of the North American Monroney Sticker - a label that must be adhered to the vehicle somewhere at either import or completion of manufacturing.
The label is public information, and thanks to @MrTeslaTom on X, we’ve got a breakdown and translation of the sticker. We stuck with the key information here, and we’ll break down what it means afterward.
Manufacturer: Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Model: CTTM
Gross Vehicle Weight: 3,104 kg
Maximum Design Total Weight: 3,700 kg
Drive Type: Pure Electric
Rated Drive Motor Power: 206/222/222 kW
Range: 618km
Production Date: December 11, 2024.
There’s nothing particularly unusual here, but the manufacturer is listed as Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Interestingly, Tesla’s imported Model S and Model X vehicles are also labeled as manufactured by Tesla Shanghai, despite being produced in the United States—just like the Cybertruck.
As such, we don’t necessarily expect Giga Shanghai to start producing Cybertrucks just yet, but it could be possible in the future. However, this sticker is necessary for the sale of Cybertrucks in China - and with its arrival, we expect Tesla to release the truck in the country soon.
Chinese Foundation Series?
When the Cybertruck finally arrived in Canada, it was initially offered as a Foundation Series, even though the Foundation Series had already ended in the US. Tesla is likely to offer the Foundation Series again to its first Chinese customers, just as it did in Canada.
We’d be surprised if Tesla skipped the Foundation Series in China. It’s much more lucrative for Tesla because it bundles several services and accessories into the Cybertruck’s price. The Foundation Series includes lifetime Premium Connectivity, FSD, Powershare capability, and several accessories.
In addition, many well-to-do customers are more willing to purchase an exclusive model—like the Foundation Series with its special dash and exterior etchings—at a higher price in China.
All in all, it looks like Tesla is preparing to release a Foundation Series Cybertruck in China, possibly with deliveries beginning in mid 2025.
