In Short:
– Tesla integrates Chinese AI tech into vehicles to boost competitiveness in China amid rising Cybertruck prices.
– Cybertruck price increased by $15,000 to $117,235, amid disappointing sales and lower delivery projections for 2025.
Tesla has begun integrating Chinese AI technology into its vehicles while raising prices for its Cybertruck in the US.
According to arenaev.com, this strategy aims to enhance competitiveness against local manufacturers in China.The integration features AI models from DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao and focuses on direct vehicle functions.
This approach contrasts with Tesla’s Grok AI system in North America. The upgrades are essential as Tesla’s share of the Chinese market has significantly declined.
Price Increase
In a related development, Tesla has increased the price of its Cybertruck model by $15,000 to $117,235, which now includes a mandatory “Luxe Package” with self-driving software.
This move follows disappointing sales, with only 4,306 units sold in Q2 2025, 50% lower than the previous year.
This pricing shift contrasts sharply with CEO Elon Musk’s earlier commitment to a $39,900 starting price. Current projections indicate Tesla may deliver fewer than 22,000 Cybertrucks in 2025, well below previous estimates.