Tesla’s Cybertruck has received energy consumption homologation in China, just days after the automaker dismissed rumors of an impending launch.
Less than a week ago, Tesla China’s communications team denied having current plans to introduce the Cybertruck to the Chinese market.
This makes it unexpected that Tesla has now obtained homologation approval for the electric pickup truck in the region.
As per CNEV report Tesla received an energy consumption label from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology:
Tesla made a filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to measure the energy consumption of the Cybertruck, and today it received an Automobile Energy Consumption Label.
This recent approval is just one step in the overall homologation process, not the full completion.
Still, it would be surprising if Tesla plans to launch the Cybertruck in China anytime soon, especially after denying such intentions just a week ago.
Moreover, CEO Elon Musk previously hinted at challenges in adapting the Cybertruck for Chinese homologation, downplaying the likelihood of its release in the region.
Meanwhile, Tesla recently asked Cybertruck production workers at Gigafactory Texas to take a few days off, suggesting potential demand concerns. The automaker has even introduced purchase incentives, signaling a possible production slowdown for the electric pickup.
Currently, the Cybertruck is available only in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
This has led some to speculate that Tesla might explore new markets to address demand issues. The latest filing in China has reignited discussions about the possibility of a Cybertruck launch there.
