US-based electric automaker Tesla on Monday delivered its first China-made Model 3, within 357 days of starting the construction of its $2-billion Shanghai-based factory. The first batch of 15 cars was delivered to Tesla employees, one of whom proposed marriage to his girlfriend soon after receiving the Model 3. The China-made Model 3 sedans are priced at 355,800 yuan ($50,000) before subsidies. Imported Model 3 vehicles start at 439,000 yuan for the longer-range version, while the standard range plus model costs under $40,000 in the United States.

US-based electric automaker Tesla on Monday delivered its first China-made Model 3, within 357 days of starting the construction of its $2-billion Shanghai-based factory. The first batch of 15 cars was delivered to Tesla employees, one of whom proposed marriage to his girlfriend soon after receiving the Model 3. The China-made Model 3 sedans are priced at 355,800 yuan ($50,000) before subsidies. Imported Model 3 vehicles start at 439,000 yuan for the longer-range version, while the standard range plus model costs under $40,000 in the United States.