According to media reports, rumors have been circulating that Tesla's Cybertruck is set to launch in China, with sales beginning on January 1, 2025. However, Tesla China refuted these claims on December 30, stating that there are no such plans at present.
This month, speculation about the Cybertruck entering the Chinese market has been widespread. Information from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed that Tesla's Cybertruck had completed the energy consumption assessment filing process and received an energy consumption label on December 11. The data indicates that the Cybertruck consumes 22.6 kWh per 100 km, boasts a range of 618 km, and is classified as an M1 passenger vehicle. However, the filing was swiftly invalidated on the same day, and the MIIT platform did not provide a reason for the invalidation.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously stated on social media platform X, "It's very challenging to make the Cybertruck road-legal in China, but Tesla can ship some prototypes to China for display." Pickup trucks, including electric versions, face significant restrictions in China. They are subject to speed limits on highways and mandatory retirement after 15 years of use.
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), only 427,000 pickup trucks were sold in the first 10 months of this year in China. By contrast, total passenger vehicle sales (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs) reached 17.84 million units during the same period.
Despite these limitations, there is notable interest in Tesla's Cybertruck in China. Earlier this year, the model gained widespread attention during its promotional tour in the country. Recently, Tesla's Chinese website updated its information to include three versions of the Cybertruck: the Cyberbeast, the all-wheel-drive model, and the rear-wheel-drive model.
