Summary
Tesla experienced a significant increase in sales in the third quarter as U.S. buyers hurried to purchase electric cars before a tax credit expired. The company sold 497,099 cars, marking a 7.4% increase from the same time last year. Tesla is expected to face decreased sales following the tax credit phase-out.
Key Facts
- Tesla sales rose by 7.4% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.
- The company sold 497,099 cars in the third quarter, up from 462,890 cars last year.
- Tesla delivered over 481,000 units of its Model 3 and Model Y in this quarter.
- U.S. buyers rushed to buy Tesla vehicles before the expiry of a $7,500 federal tax credit.
- The tax credit expiration has led to expectations of a sales drop in the fourth quarter.
- Tesla aims to deliver 1.61 million cars for the year and needs about 389,498 more in the next quarter to meet this goal.
- Tesla's European sales dropped by 22.5% in August, reducing its market share to 1.5%.
- Tesla plans to introduce lower-cost models to maintain sales momentum after the tax credit phase-out.
