Tesla's China rival, Xpeng, has introduced an affordable electric vehicle model, including a premium model with autonomous driving features. The new model's pricing undercuts Tesla's most affordable Model 3. Tesla has been lowering its prices in China to stay competitive but faces fierce competition from local manufacturers like BYD and NIO who are also advancing in self-driving tech and offering lower-priced alternatives. Tesla's future competitiveness in China might hinge on innovations like the Robotaxi and overcoming the intense price competition from these rivals.