Tesla cars have been added to the Chinese government purchase list in Jiangsu province, making them the only foreign-owned EV brand included. This decision allows government agencies to procure Tesla cars and highlights China’s favorable relationship with Elon Musk’s company. Despite sparking social media debate, the Jiangsu government clarified that Tesla’s Shanghai-made Model Y is considered a domestic car. Tesla, which produced 947,000 cars in China in 2023, faces rising competition from Chinese EV makers like BYD.