In Pictures: Tesla raises Shanghai plant parts localization to 98% as Chinese suppliers join global supply chain

Localized charging infrastructure supports the growing fleet of Tesla vehicles on Chinese roads.

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Comfort-focused features like premium seating reflect joint development work between Tesla and its Chinese partners.

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Tesla's in-vehicle software ecosystem increasingly draws on components sourced from local suppliers.

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The Model 3, assembled at Gigafactory Shanghai, now uses parts that are 98% locally sourced.

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Rising localization at Tesla's Shanghai plant underscores the deepening ties between the automaker and Chinese suppliers.

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Chinese tier-1 suppliers now contribute components to Tesla vehicles sold in markets worldwide.

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More than 400 Chinese tier-1 suppliers now work with Tesla, with over 60 joining its global supply chain.

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Enhanced in-car navigation and comfort features form part of Tesla's joint development efforts with local partners.

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Tesla's expanding Chinese supplier network supports production for both domestic and export markets.

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