Tesla reported a record Q3 delivery of 497,099 vehicles, a 7% YoY increase, but its stock fell over 5% despite the positive news, due to conservative analyst estimates, ongoing competition, and concerns about future growth in both automotive and AI sectors. The company's core automotive business remains crucial, but challenges in China and Europe and execution risks in AI development pose hurdles for Tesla's future growth and stock valuation.
Tesla delivered a record 497,099 EVs in Q3, driven by the expiring US tax credits, and its stock rose over 3% amid optimism about future growth and energy storage deployments.
Tesla has launched a cheaper variant of its Model Y in the U.S. after reporting a larger-than-expected drop in third-quarter deliveries. The new rear-wheel drive Model Y is priced at $43,990, $3,750 cheaper than the previous base model. Tesla's stock fell slightly following the news. The company delivered 435,059 vehicles in Q3, down 6% from the previous quarter, citing factory upgrades and high inventories as reasons for the decline. The introduction of a cheaper Model Y may help boost sales volume but could put pressure on selling prices and margins.
