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On March 29, automotive blogger and former Tesla store manager "胖虎 Shawn" posted on Weibo, stating that "the Model Y production line has been halted for the past two days and is expected to resume on the 7th of next month," without disclosing specific reasons.

The refreshed Model Y began deliveries on February 26 in China, with the rear-wheel-drive version starting at 263,500 RMB with a CLTC range of 593 km, while the long-range version is priced at 313,500 RMB after a recent price hike, with a range of 719 km.

The temporary halt in Model Y production has sparked speculation.

Source: Weibo @胖虎 Shawn

In the comments section, many users speculated that the reason could be "insufficient orders" or "preparation for new ternary lithium batteries," though Shawn did not elaborate further.

Tesla China’s official website, currently shows an estimated delivery time of 2-4 weeks for the refreshed rear-wheel-drive Model Y and 6-10 weeks for the long-range all-wheel-drive version.

The Tesla Model Y facelift began deliveries in the Chinese market on February 26 and has ramped up deliveries consistently based on insurance registrations.

Through the 12th week of 2025 (March 17-23), Tesla delivered over 10,600 Model Y in China.

The rear-wheel-drive version offers a CLTC range of 593 km and is priced at 263,500 yuan, while the long-range all-wheel-drive version delivers a CLTC range of 719 km and is priced at 303,500 yuan.