Tesla is reportedly planning to modify its models sold in China and its charging network there in order to boost sales.

Bloomberg reports that in China it will deliver Model X and Model S cars with a charging port based on China's 'GB' standard. The modification will mean that Tesla cars sold in China become compatible with charging facilities built by China's state-run electricity supplier, so that Tesla drivers have access to the huge national state network as well as Tesla's own stations. 

The report said that the company aims to complete the retrofitting of 'Supercharger' stations on China by next Spring.

"It is extremely important to us that Chinese customers be able to easily charge their vehicles for daily charging and long-distance travel," Tesla said in a statement posted on its Chinese website, according to Bloomberg.

The report added that existing Tesla vehicles in China will be provided with adapters to plug in to the retrofitted networks and infrastructure of other operators.

Tesla is aiming to have around 1,000 Supercharger stations in China by the end of the year.

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Analysts say that Tesla is facing considerable competition from emerging domestic manufacturers who are now targeting the EV sector.