Musk: Model S demand will spur Tesla assembly plant in China

Telsa Model S sedans exit a production line at the company's assembly plant in Fremont, Calif., in July 2013. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday there is a strong argument to build the company's first plant outside the U.S. in China. (BLOOMBERG)

January 23, 2014 05:00 AM

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk said sales of electric Model S cars in China should match U.S. levels as early as next year, with demand from the world's largest auto market eventually requiring a local plant.

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