It is also adding manufacturing capacity for EV chargers in Shanghai and expanding its sales and service network around the country. It sold over 20.000 vehicles in November. Tesla's rivals in China include Volkswagen, BMW as well as local startups such as Nio Inc, Xpeng and Li Auto, which all have electric SUV models. +++ +++ NISSAN is planning to further reduce its presence in Europe and outsource the sales and manufacturing of its cars to alliance partner Renault. As part of its global turnaround plan, which is reversing a rapid expansion led by the ousted former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, Nissan will cut its distribution channels in 30 countries, mainly in East Europe. It is also planning to close its Avila plant in Spain and convert it into a warehouse. The Japanese motor company is currently moving its operations away from Europe and shifting its focus to China, the United States, and Japan.