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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

A visual look at Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

White electric car charging beneath a canopy of solar panels.

Tesla's latest push in China comes as the EV maker looks to reverse falling Model Y demand.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

White electric vehicle parked on an empty street at night.

The new Model Y Performance variant starts at 369,000 yuan in China.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Outdoor electric vehicle charging station with cables and connectors.

Tesla faces mounting competition in China's crowded EV charging and sales market.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Sleek white electric car displayed on a red carpet in a showroom.

Tesla showrooms across China will carry the high-performance Model Y from launch.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Hand holding an electric vehicle charging plug.

The Model Y Performance offers 659 km of CLTC range on a single charge.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Tesla Model X with open falcon wing doors parked in a park.

Tesla's Model Y remains its best-selling vehicle globally despite recent declines.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Driver using a Tesla touchscreen dashboard for GPS navigation.

The 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint makes the new variant Tesla's quickest Model Y yet.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Front view of a Tesla Model S parked on an urban street.

August marked the third straight month of declining Model Y deliveries in China.

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In Pictures: Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China at $54,450 as Model Y sales slump

Interior view of a Tesla Model X cabin in a park setting.

Tesla aims to reinvigorate Chinese sales with the performance-focused Model Y launch.

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