<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Tesla Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its American EV peers are facing a sobering reality check. <strong>Ford Motor Co</strong> (NYSE:F) CEO <strong>Jim Farley</strong> just issued a stark warning: Chinese automakers aren't just gaining ground—they're dominating the global electric vehicle landscape.</p><ul> <li><strong>Track TSLA stock here.</strong></li> </ul><h2>China's EV Muscle</h2><p>Farley, speaking on The Verge's Decoder podcast, called China the &#34;700-pound gorilla in the EV industry,&#34; adding that Tesla, Ford, and <strong>General Motors Co</strong> (NYSE:GM) are nowhere close to competing with the scale and cost advantages Chinese brands enjoy.</p><p>The edge, he said, comes from massive government support and an army of brands like <strong>BYD</strong> <strong>Co </strong>(OTCPK:BYDDF), <strong>Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd</strong> (OTCPK:GELYF), <strong>Nio Inc</strong> (NYSE:NIO), and <strong>Xiaomi Corp</strong> pushing out cheaper, tech-loaded cars.</p><p>For Tesla, the world's most recognizable EV brand, that means a tougher climb in its second-largest market. Subsidies worth hundreds of billions, paired with ultra-low production costs, let Chinese automakers undercut rivals while dazzling buyers with seamless in-car tech—think <strong>Huawei</strong> and Xiaomi ecosystems baked right into dashboards.</p><ul> <li><strong>Read Also: Elon Musk’s Biggest AI Fear Isn’t Google—It’s China</strong></li> </ul><h2>Tesla's Uneasy Road</h2><p>This isn't just a Ford problem—it's a Tesla problem. China is Tesla's profit engine, but rivals are racing ahead. Xiaomi even bought multiple Tesla Model Ys just to strip them down, learning how to beat the original at its own game. </p><p>Farley admitted he's been daily-driving a Xiaomi SU7 for months, calling it too good to give up. That kind of praise, from a Detroit CEO, underscores the depth of the threat. </p><p>Tesla's growth is already stalling in China, and with Chinese brands now exporting aggressively to Europe and beyond, the competitive squeeze is set to intensify.</p><h2>Investor Takeaway</h2><p>For Tesla investors, China is both the battleground and the risk factor. The stock's narrative has long leaned on global EV dominance—but with Chinese players scaling fast and margins under pressure, Tesla's road looks less like autopilot and more like a high-speed chase.</p><ul> <li><strong>‘Teslaa Drives A Ford’: Auto Giant’s Clever Collab With Detroit Lions Rookie Wide Receiver</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Tesla Inc and American EV manufacturers face increasing competition from Chinese automakers, described as the '700-pound gorilla' in the industry by Ford CEO Jim Farley. Chinese brands benefit from substantial government support and lower production costs, allowing them to offer advanced, affordable vehicles. This poses a significant challenge for Tesla, particularly in China, its second-largest market, where growth is stalling. As Chinese companies expand aggressively into Europe, Tesla's dominance is at risk, leading to concerns for investors about future profitability.</p>

- Tesla Inc and American EV manufacturers are facing significant challenges as Chinese automakers dominate the global electric vehicle market.  
- Ford CEO Jim Farley highlighted that Chinese brands benefit from substantial government support and lower production costs, making competition difficult for Tesla and others.  
- As Tesla's growth stalls in China and Chinese brands expand into Europe, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly challenging for the company.  

Tesla's EV Future Is Threatened By China's '700-Pound Gorilla'