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Tesla Faces Sharp Financial Declines as Musk Shifts Focus Back to Company

Elon Musk announces reduced involvement with Trump administration as Tesla grapples with falling sales, reputational challenges, and rising competition.

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Elon Musk a déclaré mardi 22 avril 2025 qu’il consacrerait beaucoup moins de temps à l’administration de Donald Trump à partir de mai.
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Overview

  • Tesla's Q1 2025 revenue dropped 9% to $19.33 billion, while net profit fell 71% to $409 million, missing analyst expectations.
  • Vehicle deliveries fell 13% year-on-year to 336,681, marking Tesla's first annual delivery decline in over a decade.
  • Elon Musk stated he will significantly reduce his involvement with the Trump administration's Doge commission starting in May to refocus on Tesla's operations and product development.
  • The company cited reputational damage from Musk's political ties, an aging product lineup, and intensified competition, particularly from Chinese automakers, as key contributors to its struggles.
  • Tesla confirmed that its new lower-priced vehicle and autonomous robotaxi projects remain on track for production in 2025 and 2026, respectively.