Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai delivered a strong performance in February, with sales of China-made electric vehicles nearly doubling compared to the same month last year.
According to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday, Tesla sold 58,599 vehicles built at Gigafactory Shanghai in February 2026. The total, which consists of Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs, represents a significant 91% increase compared to the 30,688 vehicles sold in February 2025.
The strong year-over-year (YoY) growth marks the fourth consecutive month of rising sales for Tesla’s China-made vehicles. It also follows a 9.3% increase recorded in January, indicating that Tesla has been steadily building momentum in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
While the annual comparison looks impressive, February’s result was slightly lower than the previous month. Sales declined 15.2% from January’s total of 69,129 vehicles. This type of fluctuation is common early in the year in China’s auto market, largely due to the timing of the Lunar New Year holiday, which affects factory schedules and consumer purchasing patterns.
Last year’s February figures were also unusually weak, creating a low comparison base. At the time, Tesla temporarily paused part of its production lines at Gigafactory Shanghai as the company prepared manufacturing upgrades tied to the refreshed Model Y. The shutdown occurred during the Lunar New Year period, which further impacted production and deliveries.
Despite these seasonal dynamics, Gigafactory Shanghai is a critical part of Tesla’s global operations. The facility not only supplies vehicles for customers in China but also serves as a major export hub. In February alone, roughly 20,000 vehicles produced at the factory were shipped to international markets, including Europe.
Soon, Canada could also be a recipient of Chinese-made Model 3 sedans after the federal government eliminated its 100% tariff and now allows a limited number of imports per year. Earlier this month the company removed all Model 3 inventory from Canada, signaling its intentions to sell Model 3 vehicles built at Giga Shanghai instead of its Fremont factory, which face a 25% tariff.
