Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla has denied that it plans to start selling the Cybertruck electric pickup truck in China on January 1, after recent rumors surfaced.

Tesla has completed an energy consumption filing for the Cybertruck in China and received an energy consumption label, reigniting speculation that the model could be introduced to the country.

Tesla said it has no plans to sell the Cybertruck in China for now, after previous rumors that the electric pickup could be brought to the country through official channels sparked discussion.

Cybertruck's tour of China will begin on Sunday, January 28, and will debut in eight cities.

Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Xi'an, and Chongqing will be the first eight cities that Cybertruck will tour in China.

Tesla in China is asking those interested to choose the city where they want the Cybertruck to make its debut, but the pickup may not be available for sale in the country for the foreseeable future.

The Cybertruck opened for pre-order on Tesla's China website in January, with an advance payment of RMB 1,000 ($157).

Tesla has opened up reservations for the Cybertruck, an electric pickup, in China for a deposit of 1,000 yuan ($141), slightly more than the $100 reservation fee in the United States.

In mid-April, images circulated online showing a Tesla Cybertruck appearing on the streets of Shanghai immediately caused a stir among Tesla enthusiasts.