Tesla’s Cybertruck captured the imagination and curiosity of automotive enthusiasts worldwide and is now making its presence felt far beyond the shores of the United States. Following its recent tour in China, where it dazzled audiences in major cities, Tesla has set its sights on Japan, announcing an exciting tour that promises to bring the futuristic vehicle closer to its fans in Asia.
Cybertruck Lands in Japan
Tesla Japan took to X to announce the arrival of the Cybertruck on Japanese soil. Accompanied by a teaser video that captured the vehicle being unloaded from a plane and into a display warehouse, the announcement was succinct yet powerful: "Japan, see you soon." This introduction to the Japanese market was further emphasized by an open invitation for residents to suggest locations for the Cybertruck tour through a dedicated link to Tesla's events site.
This strategic move comes on the heels of the Cybertruck's successful showcase in China, where it was warmly received in eight major cities. The interest generated by these displays hints at a growing appetite for innovative electric vehicles, despite regulatory challenges that may limit their road legality in certain markets.
A Global Journey with Regulatory Hurdles
While the tours in China and Japan highlight Tesla's global appeal, regulatory challenges remain a significant hurdle. In Europe and China, strict pedestrian safety regulations obstruct the vehicle's road legality. Despite these challenges, the enthusiasm surrounding the Cybertruck's showcases suggests a strong market interest in Tesla's newest model.
As the vehicle continues its tour, visiting locations suggested by fans in Japan and potentially heading to Germany in the spring, it represents not just a novel product but a shift in the automotive landscape towards electrification and design innovation.
Allowing Customers Inside the Cybertruck
The excitement surrounding the Cybertruck isn't confined to its overseas tours. In showrooms, where the public can get up close and personal with the vehicle, the Cybertruck has been a magnet for attention. Its unique design and electric capabilities have drawn crowds eager to experience the future of pickup trucks firsthand. These showroom visits offer a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to explore the vehicle's interior, understand its features, and envision the potential of electric vehicle technology.
The Cybertruck's journey from showrooms to international tours mimics that of a concert tour, rolling out the latest album to adoring fans. As it travels from country to country, leaving impressions and sparking conversations, the stainless steel beast symbolizes the evolving relationship between technology, design, and sustainability in the automotive world.
After a post on X, Tesla has confirmed that it recently exported its 1 millionth car from Giga Shanghai. That’s a massive number of vehicles from a factory that only opened in December 2019.
Since Q3 2021, Giga Shanghai has been responsible for producing over 50% of global EV production – with the single exception of Q2 2022 – where production fell to about 40% while the factory was retooling. That’s a jaw-dropping figure for a single factory.
1 Million Exports
Giga Shanghai produces Teslas for practically the entire world, including the European, Australian, Chinese, and other Southeast Asian markets. For now, it also produces cars for Canada; however, an upcoming tariff could change this.
Giga Shanghai also celebrated the shipping of 100,000 vehicles to Australia with the 1 million vehicles exported mark. While the majority of vehicles end up in Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia are still massive markets for Tesla.
Going forward, Giga Shanghai, with its continued expansions, will be at or above 1 million vehicles produced per year. A good chunk of these vehicles stay within China, while the rest are exported. Tesla sells on average 40 to 80,000 cars per month in China, depending on the season, with an average of 90,000 cars produced per month in 2024 so far.
Automated Production
This is all thanks to Giga Shanghai’s 95% automated production line. Giga Shanghai is likely one of the most automated and advanced factories in the world, a testament to Tesla’s manufacturing and engineering expertise. Giga Shanghai produces one vehicle every 40 seconds.
We’re looking forward to seeing how Tesla’s expansions and factory innovations continue in the coming months and years.
Giga Shanghai operates a 95% automated production line, enabling a cycle time of less than 40 seconds! From taking 2.5 years for the first million cars to be produced, the second million was done in just 12 months 🚘🪄 pic.twitter.com/IF1w27AFPr
Tesla’s last app update, version 4.37.1, introduces support for critical alerts on the iPhone. These alerts are designed for emergency situations and will override standard notification settings, including the mute switch, Focus modes, and Do Not Disturb. This ensures that owners are notified when immediate action is required, even if their phone is set to silent.
How to Enable Critical Alerts
Activate Dog Mode: Open the Tesla app and turn on Dog Mode.
Main App Screen: After activating Dog Mode, go back to the main section of the app.
Enable Critical Alerts: A new option called Critical Alerts will appear under Live Camera and the quick action icons (Tip: You can add up to 5 quick actions). It’ll state, “Grant permissions to receive critical notifications.” Tap it, and you’ll see a system dialog asking for permission to allow critical alerts for the Tesla app.
Confirm Permission: Choose to allow the Tesla app to send critical notifications, which will grant the app special privileges for sending urgent alerts.
This new feature is likely intended for situations where Dog Mode needs to be turned off unexpectedly. For example, if the vehicle’s battery drops below 20% or if the temperature inside the cabin rises or falls drastically outside of your set temperature, the Tesla app is expected to send a critical alert to the owner, ensuring they are informed right away.
What Are Critical Alerts?
Critical Alerts are a type of iOS notification available only to approved apps, which must meet specific criteria set by Apple. These alerts are designed to be used in emergencies and bypass all standard notification restrictions. This means that regardless of whether your phone is silenced or in Do Not Disturb mode, the alert will play a sound and appear prominently.
By adding support for Critical Alerts, Tesla is prioritizing the safety of pets who may be left inside the vehicle with the expectation that Dog Mode will keep conditions safe. This change makes the app more reliable for alerting owners when immediate attention is needed, ensuring they are always kept informed—even when their phone’s settings would typically prevent other notifications from coming through.
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