Tesla China controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Tesla China sues Han Chao in defamation dispute
Lawsuit filed
Tesla China filed a defamation lawsuit against Han Chao, seeking 5 million yuan in economic damages and 50,000 yuan for rights-protection expenses. Tesla China confirmed the authenticity of the lawsuit to Yicai on September 28, 2021. The dispute concerns an alleged infringement of reputation rights. The company stated the claim amounts as part of the filing. No further details on the proceedings or their outcome were provided in the source.
Tesla sued Han Chao in a defamation dispute, seeking 5 million yuan in economic damages and 50,000 yuan in rights-protection expenses. Tesla China confirmed the lawsuit’s authenticity to Yicai on September 28.
Source excerpt
9月26日，韩潮在社交媒体上表示，他收到了特斯拉的名誉权纠纷起诉状，被特斯拉索赔经济损失500万元及承担维权支出5万元。9月28日，特斯拉中国向第一财经记者证实了该项诉讼的真实性。
2020
Tesla China says it will not compensate existing owners over price changes
Company response
In response to user questions about frequent price changes, Tesla China vice president Tao Lin said the company would not compensate existing owners, explaining that its pricing strategy did not provide discounts or subsidies to some owners at the expense of others.
Company response
Clarification — Tesla China
陶琳说特斯拉不会给予赔偿。陶琳称对所有车主一视同仁，即使员工也不享受折扣。
Source excerpt
陶琳说特斯拉不会给予赔偿。陶琳称对所有车主一视同仁，即使员工也不享受折扣。
5月1日消息，据国内媒体报道，针对用户质疑的“频繁调价”以及“割用户韭菜”等问题。特斯拉中国对外事务副总裁陶琳在采访时给出了答案。