First Shanghai-made crossovers delivered in China

Tesla has reportedly started delivering locally-produced Model Y crossovers in China, marking another milestone for the electric carmaker in the world’s largest vehicle market.

Deliveries of the China-produced crossover began Monday, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. It’s unclear how many Model Y vehicles were delivered or whether they were delivered to employees or to retail customers. Tesla did not immediately respond for comment.

China – the world’s largest EV market – is critically important to Tesla and its growth plans. The company wants to…