China’s industry ministry noted on Tuesday it asked Tesla Inc. to keep its Chinese production compatible with the rest of the world since some Chinese buyers complained the company had put less advanced computer chips in cars made in China.
Some buyers said that the company puts HW2.5 chips in its Model 3 made in China while in its US models, the HW3.0 chip, necessary for the Full Self-Driving mode, has been implanted. Tesla explained that this replacement was due to a lack of supply and that the company will replace those chips back.
Earlier today, the company said it plans to grow its production capacity for certain car parts at its China factory including production of battery packs, electric motors, and motor controllers.
