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Will Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor put China’s trade trump card at risk?

Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybercab motor has no rare earths, but analysts saw the move as only a slight step towards reducing industry reliance – or China’s leverage.

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Elon Musk announced that Tesla's next-generation electric vehicle motors do not use rare earth elements. This move has reignited debates about China's critical role in supply chains.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk made an important announcement regarding the company's next-generation electric vehicle technology. Musk stated that the electric motor used in Tesla's new Cybercab model does not contain rare earth metals. According to Musk, the new...

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Elon Musk claims that the Cybercab engine does not use rare minerals, a bet that could reduce Tesla's dependence, although experts warn that their efficiency and large-scale production capacity still need to be demonstrated.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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