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Tesla Reports 71% Profit Drop as Musk Pledges Renewed Focus on Company

The EV maker cites political backlash, slowing sales, and trade challenges in its steep financial decline, while outlining plans for new products and leadership adjustments.

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.
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. 
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Overview

  • Tesla's Q1 profits fell 71% to $409 million, with revenue declining 9% to $19.3 billion, as deliveries dropped 13% year-over-year.
  • Elon Musk announced he will reduce his involvement in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to refocus on Tesla starting in May.
  • The company plans to launch a more affordable Model Y SUV later this year and a paid driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by June.
  • Tesla is rebranding the Cybertruck to appeal to traditional truck buyers, moving away from its futuristic design to boost demand.
  • Trade tensions, including new tariffs and retaliatory measures from China, are straining Tesla's supply chain and impacting its global sales.