Tesla faces China dominance-abuse lawsuit over EV repair-software access
By MLex Staff ( September 29, 2026, 06:36 GMT | Insight) -- Tesla is facing a Chinese antitrust lawsuit accusing the US electric-vehicle maker of abusing its market dominance by restricting independent repairers’ access to software needed to service and repair its vehicles, MLex has learned. The dispute comes as Chinese policymakers seek to boost consumption and expand consumer choice in the country's broader auto aftermarket, including the growing market for electric-vehicle repairs.Tesla is facing a Chinese antitrust lawsuit accusing the US electric-vehicle maker of abusing its market dominance by restricting independent repairers’ access to software needed to service and repair its vehicles, MLex has learned....
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