Tesla Sales Record Not Nearly As Positive As It Seems - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica analyzes Tesla’s third-quarter sales performance, highlighting that despite headlines celebrating a record quarter, the results are less impressive upon closer examination. Tesla’s sales increased by only 7.4% year-over-year, a modest gain given the company’s already high sales base. Furthermore, the record delivery total of 497,099 vehicles barely surpassed the previous record of 495,570 set in Q4 2024, marking only a 0.3% increase. This marginal growth occurred despite a surge in US sales driven by buyers rushing to take advantage of the expiring US EV tax credit. The author expresses concern about Tesla’s growth trajectory, suggesting that the slight improvement in deliveries may not indicate strong future growth without a significant breakthrough. While some remain optimistic about Tesla’s prospects, the article implies that the company’s recent sales figures are more a cause for caution than celebration. The piece also notes the lack of regional sales data from Tesla, which limits a more detailed analysis