Tesla’s China output halted for days last month on chip shortage

Tesla temporarily halted its operations in Shanghai due to a shortage of semiconductor chips, say sources. — REUTERS

Tesla Inc. temporarily halted some operations at its factory in Shanghai last month, according to people familiar with the matter, as the global shortage of semiconductors hit the electric car pioneer in one of its most important markets.

Part of a production line at the China plant was halted for about four days in August because of a lack of key chips, the people said, asking not to be identified because the details are private.