- Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:16 pm
#6036
Tesla's 2024: Epic or Ridiculous? A Look at the Numbers and the Future
Tesla's 2024 year-end results are in, and they're...mixed. While Elon Musk paints a picture of an epic 2026 and a ridiculous 2027-2028, the current reality seems a little less exhilarating. Declining automotive revenue and operating margins, coupled with a heavy reliance on promotional deals and regulatory credits, raise some serious questions. Is Tesla's core auto business truly faltering, or is this just a temporary dip before the promised explosion of growth?
Musk's focus on self-driving cars and Optimus robots during the earnings call feels like a distraction. Are these genuinely game-changing technologies or just shiny objects meant to divert attention from the less glamorous aspects of the business? And what about the impact of Musk's divided attention between Tesla, his other ventures, and his advisory role? Is he spread too thin to effectively lead Tesla through these challenging times?
The promised affordable models, including the mysterious low-cost option slated for the first half of 2025, could be key to reviving consumer interest. What features will be sacrificed to achieve a lower price point? Will it cannibalize sales of existing models, or will it tap into a new market segment?
Looking ahead, what's your prediction for Tesla in 2025? Will it be even more tumultuous than 2024, or will the company regain its footing and deliver on its ambitious promises? Share your insights and let's discuss the future of Tesla.
Tesla's 2024 year-end results are in, and they're...mixed. While Elon Musk paints a picture of an epic 2026 and a ridiculous 2027-2028, the current reality seems a little less exhilarating. Declining automotive revenue and operating margins, coupled with a heavy reliance on promotional deals and regulatory credits, raise some serious questions. Is Tesla's core auto business truly faltering, or is this just a temporary dip before the promised explosion of growth?
Musk's focus on self-driving cars and Optimus robots during the earnings call feels like a distraction. Are these genuinely game-changing technologies or just shiny objects meant to divert attention from the less glamorous aspects of the business? And what about the impact of Musk's divided attention between Tesla, his other ventures, and his advisory role? Is he spread too thin to effectively lead Tesla through these challenging times?
The promised affordable models, including the mysterious low-cost option slated for the first half of 2025, could be key to reviving consumer interest. What features will be sacrificed to achieve a lower price point? Will it cannibalize sales of existing models, or will it tap into a new market segment?
Looking ahead, what's your prediction for Tesla in 2025? Will it be even more tumultuous than 2024, or will the company regain its footing and deliver on its ambitious promises? Share your insights and let's discuss the future of Tesla.
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