TESLA POSTS STRONGEST QUARTER OF 2025 AS EV TAX CREDIT EXPIRES

Tesla has reported its best sales quarter of 2025, capping a turbulent year for the electric vehicle industry with a surge in demand just as the U.

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S. federal EV tax credit expired. The milestone highlights both Tesla's pricing strategy and the resilience of its brand in an increasingly competitive market.

SALES SURGE BEFORE DEADLINE

According to Tesla's Q3 earnings release, deliveries jumped significantly as customers rushed to secure vehicles before the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 per car expired on October 1. Analysts say the deadline created a pull-forward effect, boosting Tesla's numbers in the short term and helping the company outperform rivals who are still struggling with weaker demand.

Tesla has long been more insulated from subsidy shifts than competitors. The company lost access to credits under earlier program rules years ago, forcing it to adjust pricing and streamline production ahead of the pack. That experience now appears to be paying off.

PRICING STRATEGY AND SCALE