Tesla Faces Revenue Decline and Intense Competition in First Quarter
Tesla Revenue Decline
Tesla saw a 9 percent year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue, attributing it to falling sales and mounting competition. The company reduced the prices of popular models like Model X, Model Y, and Model S after facing a significant drop in sales.
Challenges and Responses
- Vehicle Deliveries: Down 8.5 percent compared to last year, resulting in 386,810 deliveries in Q1 2024.
- Factors Affecting Revenue: Recent shipping challenges, factory incidents, and production issues with Model 3.
- Cost-Cutting Measures: Announcement of 10% workforce reduction and stock price decline of over 40% since the year began.
The company, under the leadership of CEO Elon Musk, aims for a lean structure and innovation to navigate the competitive landscape and drive future growth.
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