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Elon Musk to Shift Focus Back to Tesla After Disappointing Q1 Results

Musk announces reduced involvement in Trump administration's Doge commission as Tesla grapples with declining sales, profits, and intensified competition.

Overview

  • Tesla reported a 9% drop in revenue to $19.33 billion and a 71% decline in net profit to $409 million for Q1 2025, missing analyst expectations.
  • Vehicle deliveries fell 13% year-on-year to 336,681 units, marking Tesla's first delivery decline in over a decade.
  • Elon Musk stated he will significantly reduce his time leading the Doge government commission starting in May to focus on Tesla's operations.
  • Political backlash from Musk's role in the Trump administration has led to protests, boycotts, and vandalism, negatively impacting Tesla's brand perception in key markets.
  • Tesla confirmed production timelines for new lower-cost models, autonomous robotaxi, and Optimus humanoid robot remain on schedule despite rising competition from Chinese automaker BYD.