Tesla reports 336,000 vehicle deliveries in first quarter, 13% drop from a year ago
- Tesla delivered 336,681 vehicles in Q1 2025, a 13% drop from 386,810 in the same period of 2024, indicating struggling sales.
- Analysts expected 408,000 deliveries, but Dan Ives described the results as a 'disaster on every metric.'
- Elon Musk's political involvement and the challenging market for electric vehicles contributed to the company's sales issues.
- European sales declined by nearly 43%, while Tesla faced protests and political backlash affecting demand.
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Tesla Sales Drop 13% in Q1 Amid Market Challenges
Source: John Keeble / Getty Tesla’s global deliveries fell 13% in Q1 2025, with 336,681 vehicles sold, down from 387,000 in the same period last year. Analysts had projected 408,000 deliveries, and Tesla’s stock has dropped nearly 50% since December. Several factors contributed to the decline, including: An aging vehicle lineup, with buyers delaying purchases ahead of an expected Model Y refresh. Rising competition, particularly from BYD and oth…
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