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Tesla Sees 13.5% Decline in Quarterly Deliveries Amid Intensifying Competition and Public Backlash

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Tesla, a US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, reported a 13.5% year-on-year decline in its vehicle deliveries in the second quarter of 2025, with 384,122 units delivered, down from 443,956 in the same period last year. This marks the second consecutive quarterly decline for the company, with vehicle production also dipping slightly to 410,244 units from 410,831. The decline comes as Tesla faces increasing competition from Chinese EV manufacturers offering newer and cheaper models, and Elon Musk, the CEO, is under scrutiny for his past support of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and criticism of federal agencies responsible for overseeing his companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tesla's quarterly deliveries declined by 13.5% year-on-year, falling to 384,122 units in the second quarter of 2025, down from 443,956 in the same period last year.
  • The decline marked the second consecutive quarterly drop for the company, with vehicle production also slightly down to 410,244 units from 410,831.
  • Tesla's shares have dropped around 26% this year, with the company's market cap falling below the $1 trillion level.
  • Competition from Chinese EV manufacturers is increasing, offering newer and cheaper models.
  • Elon Musk is facing public backlash for his past support of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and criticism of federal agencies responsible for overseeing his companies.
  • The Biden administration has proposed cutting federal subsidies on electric vehicles, which could further exacerbate the competition and market pressure on Tesla.

Statistics:

  • Tesla's quarterly deliveries declined by 13.5% year-on-year, falling to 384,122 units in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Vehicle deliveries in the same period last year: 443,956.
  • Quarterly vehicle production: 410,244 units (down from 410,831).
  • Tesla's share price has dropped around 26% this year.
  • Market cap: below $1 trillion level.

Sources:

  • "Tesla reports 13.5% decline in quarterly deliveries," Bloomberg, Wednesday, [no date provided].
  • "Tesla's shares drop 26% this year, making it the worst performer among the 'Magnificent Seven' shares," CNBC, Tuesday [no date provided].
  • "Elon Musk's relationship with Trump has soured over criticism of the 'big, beautiful bill'," CNN, [no date provided].

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