Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble

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In the first three months of this year, Tesla’s distribution has dropped more than expected, identifying its worst quarters since 2022, as electric vehicles faced consumer response and weak demand in China in Europe.

The US group, led by Elon Mask, provided the first trimester to 336,681 cars, which is less than 390,000 forecasts by analysts and it provided 387,000 at the same time last year.

Tesla’s shares have dropped by about 5 percent in pre-market business.

This figure was behind China’s bid, which has returned to its crown as the world’s best -selling electric vehicle manufacturer after this week’s reporting 416,388 EVS sales At the same time.

US President Donald Trump’s main ally Kasturi has been injured TeslaThe brand in Europe through his intervention in the politics of the region. Its flagship model has also delayed the delay in the Y car upgrade.

After launching newly designed model Y in China in February and Europe last month, the company is banking a revival in demand.

But there is upgrade Still selling liftedNew registrations in France, Sweden and other European markets have severely decreased.

Chinese rival BYD is moving forward with advanced technology and strong hybrid and electrical offers in March.

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