Semi-conductor shortage forces Tesla to pause Chinese Model Y production

The ongoing global semi-conductor shortage has now hit Tesla, with the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer reportedly halting production throughout August in China.

According to Bloomberg, its Chinese production line stopped work for four days as the company caught up with its supply of the chips, mainly affecting its electronic control units – which power the majority of an EV's systems.

While the delays have mainly impacted production of the Model Y, it is understood the plant is back to working at full capacity to meet demand for the first allocation of right-hand drive crossovers – with a handful of RHD Model Ys arriving in Australia last month.

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Tesla is one of many manufacturers suffering from the global chip shortage, as Toyota announced it will be cutting production by 40 per cent throughout September due to a lack of semi-conductors.

Volkswagen's supply struggles have led the Australian arm of the world's largest manufacturer to start up a website which allows customers to check the current inventory of vehicles, detailing which models are impacted and why.

In July alone, Tesla's Chinese plant produced and shipped 33,000 vehicles for the local and overseas markets, being the only production facility for right-hand drive vehicles.

Although the Tesla Model Y will be coming Down Under, the manufacturer has not confirmed pricing or an estimated date for the car's arrival, with the production delays potentially pushing deliveries back to 2022.