On March 15, Tesla again raised the prices of its products in China and the U.S. market, the second time the company has raised prices in less than a week. In the U.S. market, Tesla raised the prices of all models; in the Chinese market, Tesla raised the prices of some locally produced Model 3 and Model Y based on the price after the price increase on March 10. about 5%.
In a recent tweet, Musk has “said hello” to consumers in advance, pointing out that both Tesla and space exploration company SpaceX are facing severe inflationary pressures in terms of raw materials and logistics.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the cost of some key components has soared, further exacerbating supply chain bottlenecks. In addition to Tesla, other electric car makers are also under heavy pressure. Industry insiders said that due to the rising prices of important raw materials such as nickel and lithium, it is increasingly unlikely that the price of electric vehicle batteries will fall back to their original levels.
Too much inflationary pressure? Tesla raises prices twice in a week! Click on the video to see what it is!
