Tesla (TSLA.US) domestically produced Model Y may be mass-produced and is expected to be delivered early next year

Zhitong Finance APP learned that, according to reports, Tesla (TSLA.US) Shanghai Super Factory may start mass production of Model Y. The company's official website shows that this model is expected to be put into production in early 2021.

At the same time, according to the latest aerial photos of the factory, the factory seems to have officially started to produce domestic Model Y. About 40 Model Y cars are parked in the parking lot, and each car is covered with a protective cover.

Currently, there are no reports that these cars are used for order delivery. According to Tesla sources, the domestic Model Y will be displayed in Tesla's China store as early as January 2021, which means that at least some samples will be used for display.

With Model Y going on sale in China in 2021, Tesla's production capacity is expected to exceed 1 million next year. It is reported that Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory plans to produce about 550,000 electric vehicles in 2021, including 300,000 Model 3 and 250,000 Model Y. People familiar with the matter said that the Tesla Gigafactory has issued an order request to its core component suppliers.

In addition, according to reports, Tesla CEO Musk plans to go to Shanghai next month, he may be to oversee the production and delivery of Model Y, and may participate in a first batch of Model Y delivery ceremony.