Tesla’s Luxury Models Take a Break in China: “It’s Not You,…”

Tesla has hit the pause button on selling the Model S and Model X in China, leaving buyers to embrace the Shanghai-made Model 3 and Y instead. Why? Because those U.S.-made luxury rides are now caught in the middle of a tariff tug-of-war—and let’s be honest, they weren’t exactly stealing BYD’s spotlight anyway.

Meanwhile, Tesla’s global sales have taken a 13% dip in Q1, and in an attempt to woo buyers back in the U.S., they’ve rolled out a budget Cybertruck starting at $62,490 after credits.

So, while China says “再见” (goodbye) to the Model S and X, Elon’s hoping the revamped Model Y keeps his EV empire afloat. Anyone else picturing Tesla and BYD in an epic EV showdown?