Tesla stunned Wall Street in the second quarter by delivering a record 466,140 vehicles worldwide, surpassing analysts’ expectations of around 448,000 units, as reported by Bloomberg.
On Sunday, Tesla, led by Elon Musk, revealed these impressive delivery figures. The company plans to release its second-quarter earnings on July 19. Out of the total vehicles delivered, the majority were Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers, accounting for 446,915 of the deliveries. The upscale Model X and Model S vehicles had combined deliveries of 19,225 units.
This year’s numbers are a significant improvement compared to the same period last year when Tesla delivered 254,695 vehicles. The surge in sales likely benefited from Tesla’s earlier decision to lower vehicle prices and offer incentives, such as three months of free fast-charging for U.S. deliveries made before June 30.
In 2022, Tesla manufactured and delivered over 1.3 million vehicles globally, maintaining its position as the leading electric vehicle maker in the U.S. However, in China, Tesla’s second-largest market where it operates a production facility in Shanghai for the Model 3 and Model Y, it trails behind local competitor BYD, which is expanding its reach internationally.
Recently, BYD introduced the affordable Dolphin EV in Australia for 38,890 Australian dollars (approximately $26,000), making it the most budget-friendly electric car in the country. The Dolphin is also set to launch in the U.K. and New Zealand markets at similarly attractive prices.
As the electric vehicle market grows more competitive, many experts believe that Tesla will continue its strategy of cutting prices through 2024.