BREAKING Tesla Cybertruck received energy consumption homologation from regulator in China

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Tesla has finalized an energy consumption homologation for its Cybertruck in China, receiving an official energy consumption label from the regulator under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This move has sparked speculation about the electric pickup’s potential entry into the Chinese market, despite Tesla recently denying such plans.

According to MIIT’s report, the Cybertruck is classified as an M1 passenger vehicle with a range of 618 km. The vehicle weighs 3,104 kg and features three electric motors with peak outputs of 206 kW, 222 kW, and 222 kW. Its energy consumption stands at 22.6 kWh per 100 km, roughly equivalent to 2.62 liters of fuel per 100 km, with an estimated cost of 14.92 yuan (2 USD) per 100 km.

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The filing also revealed performance details under different conditions. In high-temperature environments, range decreases by about 15% with air conditioning, while low temperatures with heating can reduce range by 40%.

Although obtaining the energy consumption label is a necessary regulatory step, it does not guarantee the Cybertruck’s immediate launch in China. Local reports suggest Tesla is working on modifications to meet market access requirements, including pedestrian collision protection.

CEO Elon Musk has previously acknowledged challenges in making the Cybertruck road-legal in China and Europe due to regulatory restrictions on light trucks.

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For now, speculation about the Cybertruck’s introduction to China continues, fueled by Tesla’s recent regulatory filings and the vehicle’s high-profile global debut.