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Tesla Profits Plunge 71% as Musk Vows to Refocus on Company

Elon Musk announces reduced role in Trump's administration, promising to prioritize Tesla's recovery amid declining sales and revenue.

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FILE - Tesla vehicles line a parking lot at the company's Fremont, Calif., factory on Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, file)
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he would be stepping back from his work leading DOGE, in May. 
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Overview

  • Tesla reported a 71% drop in net income to $409 million for Q1 2025, alongside a 9% revenue decline to $19.3 billion.
  • Global vehicle deliveries fell 13%, attributed in part to consumer backlash over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
  • Musk confirmed he will significantly reduce his time at the Department of Government Efficiency starting in May to focus more on Tesla.
  • The company reaffirmed plans to launch lower-cost EV models and a paid robotaxi service in June, despite ongoing competitive and market pressures.
  • Tesla warned that evolving trade policies and tariffs, particularly on imported components, could further impact costs and demand.