Why I Expect Tesla To Have Great 4th Quarter Auto Sales - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights Tesla’s record-breaking third-quarter vehicle sales, with over 497,000 deliveries and 447,000 vehicles produced, alongside a record deployment of 12.5 GWh of energy storage products. The surge in US sales was partly driven by buyers accelerating purchases ahead of the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, which pulled demand from the fourth quarter into the third. While Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y performed strongly in both the US and China despite intense competition, the Model S, X, and Cybertruck continued to underperform. Globally, sales trends were mixed, with strong growth in markets like Norway, South Korea, and Australia, but declines in Canada and Germany. The article notes that the reduction of purchase incentives in early 2026 could further boost fourth-quarter demand. Looking ahead, Tesla is expected to introduce more affordable versions of the Model Y and Model 3, with prices potentially dropping below $35,000 for the