The incident surrounding Tesla's construction in China has sparked widespread public interest, with many eagerly awaiting the final outcome and closely following any related news. According to recent updates, on October 16, 2017, Tesla introduced a groundbreaking Model S/X tailored for the Chinese market. This model comes with a rare offer: free new national standard charging adapters for existing owners. The release of this customized electric vehicle marks an important step for Tesla in ensuring its stability and acceptance in China.
**What is China’s customized version of Tesla?**
Whether it's the Model S or Model X, the charging port features a 2-in-1 design that supports both DC fast charging and AC slow charging through a single port. This means that whether you're using a home charging station, destination charging pile, or a Supercharger, you can simply plug in one port and charge your car.
Thanks to this clever integration, the charging port is combined with the taillight. When you press the charging interface, the port cover automatically opens. However, the new national standard separates the AC and DC charging ports into two distinct interfaces, which takes up more space. As a result, the new charging port design cannot maintain the previous elegant look of the front and rear lights. Instead, it has been moved forward from its original position, creating an oval-shaped cutout on the body, resembling a fuel tank cap found on traditional gasoline cars.
**Chinese and foreign charging port comparison**
Below is a photo comparing the Chinese customized version of Model X with the original. On the left side of the Model S/X body, there's a noticeable "Chinese brand" mark, often referred to by some Tesla owners as the “perfect scar.â€
**China Custom Edition Model X**
**International regular version of Model X**
Future Model S/X owners in China will receive the “fuel tank cap†version of the electric car. However, the Model 3 does not feature this design yet. Since the Model 3 is still not available in the Chinese market, Tesla has time to refine the charging port design for this model.
To comply with China's charging standards, Elon Musk plans to redesign the body of all three models and modify all of China's Superchargers and destination charging stations.
Although these changes may seem minor, for a company like Tesla that controls every aspect of design, development, production, sales, and after-sales service, changing an established design is no small task.
Why is Tesla doing this? That’s a key question we’ll explore further.
But I’m worried—will the Chinese version of Tesla lose the ability to use automatic charging robots in the future?
Tesla also launched a new national standard charging adapter for the Chinese market.
**Tesla DC Charging Adapter**
Chinese Tesla owners have been eagerly waiting for the DC charging adapter shown above. With the Model S/X, they can now use the new national standard fast charging piles outside Tesla’s network. This adapter is essentially a conversion plug, similar to what Apple users are familiar with.
**Tesla uses DC charging piles from the national grid**
There are many stories behind Tesla’s DC charging adapter. Development started years ago, and many owners were looking forward to it. At the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2016, Tesla first announced this product, but then went quiet.
Almost a year later, the new national standard DC charging adapter was hard to find. Some Tesla owners were invited to test a beta version. A travel report mentioned that the adapter could cost around 6,000 yuan.
Later, some new owners were told they could get a 3,000-yuan gift bag, including a two-year maintenance package or a DC charging adapter. Even some long-time owners had the chance to get one.
For a long time, DC charging adapters were given only to a select few, and not sold publicly.
During this period, many Tesla owners called the 400 customer service number to ask when the DC adapter would be available. The response was September, but the date kept getting postponed.
On October 16, Tesla suddenly announced that existing owners would receive the DC and AC charging adapters for free. After waiting almost a year, the price dropped from 6,000 to 3,000 yuan, and finally to zero. Many owners were thrilled, and the surprise made a lasting impression.
You see, this is how user satisfaction is managed. A moment of surprise can leave a deep and positive impression, making users forget the earlier wait.
Now, your Model S uses the new national standard DC charging adapter. You bought a Chinese customized Model X. Can you happily use the State Grid's DC charging?
I'm sorry to say, it won't be that smooth.
First, charging isn’t free anymore. Many Tesla owners are used to free overcharging, so paying for it might be a shock. But compared to fueling, it's not too expensive.
The real issue is that the working conditions of the new GB charging piles are quite different. Even with the DC charging adapter plugged in, the Model S/X may not charge successfully. In some cases, the charging pile could even trigger Tesla’s system protection. So it's best to avoid using them unless you're in an emergency and need to save some range.
After discussing Tesla’s support for the new national standard, let’s talk about the story behind the news.
**Tesla’s Return**
To meet China’s charging standards, what did Tesla pay?
- Tesla distributed a charging adapter originally priced at thousands of dollars to all Chinese owners for free.
- Although a simple problem could be solved with an adapter, Tesla redesigned the model for China.
No car manufacturer would do this unless they expected a good return.
**What did the Chinese government get?**
Although Tesla modified all domestic Superchargers and destination charging stations to meet the new national standard, its charging network remains exclusive to Tesla owners. Other EV brands can’t use it.
Tesla’s charging network hasn’t become part of the social infrastructure; it remains independent.
I think about it. The Chinese government has recognized Tesla as the first EV manufacturer to adopt the national charging standard. Tesla’s actions show sincerity.
So, what will the Chinese government give back to Tesla’s efforts?
If this support for the new standard is Tesla’s compromise in the Chinese market, the return they want should be the Chinese government’s concessions on key terms of the factory construction in China.
Of course, the new national standard and approval for a foreign automaker aren’t handled by the same authority. However, EV policies are a crucial part of China’s economic future. Tesla has been in constant contact with local and central government agencies.
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