Tesla Sales Down 13% (... or 18%), Yet Shareholders Have Faith — CHARTS - CleanTechnica

The article highlights Tesla's challenging sales performance in the second quarter of 2025, with a 13% decline compared to Q2 2024 and an 18% drop compared to Q2 2023. Despite this downturn, Tesla’s stock price rose from $300 to $316, indicating that shareholders remain optimistic, possibly banking on future breakthroughs like robotaxis and robotics to revitalize the company. However, the sales figures reveal a concerning trend, especially for Tesla’s core models, the Model Y and Model 3, which saw a significant drop of nearly 50,000 units compared to Q2 2024. This decline is particularly notable given that production interruptions in January should have been resolved by Q2, yet sales failed to rebound strongly. Further compounding Tesla’s challenges is the underwhelming performance of the Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck segment. The Cybertruck, anticipated to drive high-volume sales, has not met expectations, with sales figures at their lowest