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Tesla Per-Car Profit Rises as Production Outruns Deliveries

Heavy planned investment is the main investor concern.

Overview

  • Tesla reported $22.4 billion in first-quarter revenue that missed forecasts, but earnings topped expectations.
  • The company built 408,386 battery-electric cars and delivered 358,203, the widest gap since at least 2019.
  • Gross profit per vehicle rose to $9,558, up from $8,000 in the prior quarter.
  • EBITDA per delivery improved for a second straight quarter to $10,245.
  • Investors are fixated on planned big spending for AI projects and new capacity as Tesla faces tougher EV rivals such as BYD.