Tesla Says Buyers in China’s Shenzhen Can Get Special Licenses
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Tesla Motors Inc. said its cars were approved for a program in Shenzhen, China, that sets aside license plates for new-energy vehicles, giving the automaker a boost in a market where sales have trailed expectations.
Starting from today, buyers of Tesla’s Model S electric sedan can apply for license plates through a program that sets aside 20,000 tags annually in the southern city bordering Hong Kong. Regular license plates in Shenzhen are awarded through a lottery and auction system to curb pollution, making them difficult to obtain.