Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales edged up 0.8% in June from a year earlier to 71,599 units, snapping an eight-month losing streak, even as lower-cost new models from its Chinese rivals put growing pressure on the U.

China-made electric vehicle sales rose 0.8% year-over-year in June to 71,599 units, ending an eight-month decline. The marginal recovery comes amid mounting competition from lower-priced models launched by Chinese rivals.