Tesla Upgrades Model Y Self-Driving Hardware to Lift China Sales

Tesla Inc. has upgraded the self-driving hardware on Model Y sports utility vehicles in China, in the latest move to boost sales in the world’s biggest auto market.

The Model Y will now carry Tesla’s HW 4.0 autonomous driving function hardware, such as upgraded cameras and on-board computer, at no added cost, Tesla said on its official WeChat account Thursday. The SUV, which starts at 258,900 yuan ($36,100), will also be available in three new colors — red, silver and gray — in addition to the current choice of black, white and navy.