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Tesla is shipping electric vehicles with defective USB ports from its Shanghai Gigafactory, as the global shortage of semiconductor chips has also affected the bellwether maker of smart cars in the world’s largest vehicle market. Starting from November 6, the USB ports in the front-row central consoles of the Model 3 sedans and Model Y sports utility vehicles (SUVs) can only be used for charging, not for data transfer, Tesla said in response to customers’ queries. The previous USB ports were usable for both charging and data transfers, according to the carmaker’s specifications. Tesla’s setback may be a boon to...
