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Jimu News reporter Shen Wai

Recently, an account on a social platform posted a message saying that the green cardTeslaCybertruck appeared on the streets of Tianjin, sparking heated discussions. Some netizens said that the car might have been purchased through parallel import channels. On August 17, Jimu News reporters consulted Tesla China and companies engaged in parallel import business as consumers to understand the matter.

Appearing on the streets (screenshot from social media platform)

Public information shows that Tesla Cybertruck is called Tesla Cybertruck in Chinese.BoyueThe Wild Wagon is also known as the Tesla Pickup. According to reports, this model started a tour in Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou and other cities in January this year. Tesla officials once said that it is difficult for this model to be put on the road in China.

On August 17, a staff member of a Tesla store in Tianjin said that the store was temporarily unable to sell the car. The Tesla Cyber ​​​​off-road wagon that appeared on the streets of Tianjin may have entered the country through parallel import channels. "This car is not sold by Tesla officially. It is more expensive to buy this car through parallel import, and the price is more than 2.5 million yuan."

A staff member at another Tesla store in Tianjin also said that the store is temporarily unable to book this car. "The car that appeared on the streets of Tianjin was bought from abroad through parallel import channels and cost more than 2.6 million yuan."

A staff member of a delivery center in Northwest China of Tesla said that they have not received any notification from the company that the car can be delivered and put on the road in China. The car has been exhibited in China before, and some photos on the Internet may have been taken during the exhibition.

Related models (official website screenshot)

A customer service representative of Tesla China confirmed that Tesla China has not officially sold this car in China and has no delivery plan. It is not ruled out that some consumers have purchased this car through parallel import. If it can be registered and put on the road, it must be in accordance with the regulations of relevant departments. The company has not received any relevant notification about this matter, and it is not convenient to verify the information that this car appeared on the streets of Tianjin. For the latest developments of this car, please pay attention to the official website information.

Another customer service representative of Tesla China also stated that Tesla China has not officially sold this car in the country yet, and there is no delivery plan at present. It is just on display for consumers to watch.

On the 17th, the reporter also consulted several companies engaged in parallel import business in Tianjin as a consumer. A staff member of one of the companies said that he saw this car arrive at Tianjin Port recently, "I saw it when I was unpacking it, but I was not allowed to take pictures." However, it will take some time to buy this car at Tianjin Port through a parallel import company. After the car arrives at the port, it must first undergo testing and 3C certification, and the price has not yet been announced. Regarding the online rumor that this car appeared on the streets of Tianjin, the staff member said he was not sure, "It may have been photographed during the vehicle testing."

At present, Tianjin Traffic Management, Tianjin Port and other departments have not disclosed relevant information on this matter.

(Source: Jimu News)