Tesla, a controversial brand at home and abroad, is now putting on another good show!
Unexpectedly, I didn't expect that just when everyone thought that it had nothing to do with government procurement, several Shanghai state-owned enterprises had begun to equip themselves with Tesla Model Y! What's going on? Could it be that the state has spoken? Right! You're the truth! Isn't this a good show from the directive of the State Council, which requires that domestic and foreign-funded enterprises participate in government procurement without discrimination.
So the question is, what is the outstanding point of Tesla, which has a 95% domestic production rate, that deserves such strong support from the state?
The cause of the incident goes back to the very long ago
When Jiangsu Province included Tesla in the government procurement reference catalog, it caused quite a stir. Many netizens have questioned why Tesla, a foreign brand, can enjoy the privileges of government procurement? In this regard, the relevant departments came forward to explain that inclusion in the reference catalogue does not mean that it is really to be purchased, which makes everyone's hanging hearts slightly relaxed.
However, what is surprising is that just when everyone thought that the turmoil had subsided, several state-owned enterprises in the Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, such as Chengtou Xinggang Group and Lingang Investment Holding Group, had taken the lead in purchasing Tesla Model Y! What's going on?
It turns out that all this comes from the state's decision-making and deployment. It is reported that at the recent executive meeting and the symposium on foreign investment, the State Council clearly proposed to support domestic and foreign-funded enterprises to participate in large-scale equipment renewal and government procurement without discrimination.
So why is Tesla favored by the state?
This has to mention its development process in China. As we all know, Tesla has invested in the construction of a factory in Shanghai Lingang New Area, and the Model Y produced in the factory has achieved a localization rate of 95%, which can be said to have basically achieved Made in China. It is not difficult to understand that such a foreign-funded enterprise that has been deeply engaged in development in China and has made outstanding contributions to China's automobile industry has been given key support by the state.
However, for many consumers, Tesla seems to have always been a controversial brand.
From repeated spontaneous combustion accidents to the price of hundreds of thousands, and then to the various slots of after-sales service, Tesla's reputation in the domestic market has not been very good. Therefore, its inclusion in the government procurement list will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among some people.
However, from another point of view, Tesla's localization development has actually brought many positive impacts to China's auto industry.
First of all, it has set a benchmark and learning goal for domestic car companies with advanced manufacturing technology and management mode;
Secondly, Tesla's Gigafactory has settled in Shanghai, creating a large number of local jobs and driving economic growth.
Thirdly, Tesla's localized procurement has also driven the development and technological progress of the domestic parts industry.
Therefore, the state's support for Tesla's participation in government procurement is based on its contribution to China's auto industry, as well as the demonstration effect and positive impact that it may bring in the future.
This kind of overall and long-term vision may be beyond the reach of ordinary consumers. As a rational public, should we also look at this issue from multiple angles and dialectically before emotionally questioning or criticizing?
Tesla's entry into the government procurement list is the embodiment of the national industrial policy orientation. In the face of such a controversial but imaginative topic, do you have any unique opinions? Let's discuss what changes and inspirations Tesla's future will bring to China's auto industry? Looking forward to your wonderful views!