Tesla reveals a nightmare quarter: profits in free fall of 71 %, Elon Musk under pressure
Tesla: Profits in free fall of 71 % in the first quarter of 2025 © Shutershock
Tesla crosses a zone of turbulence. During the publication of its quarterly financial results, the company announced a turnover of $ 19.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025, with a net profit of $ 409 million. Clear figures decrease compared to the previous year, confirming that the manufacturer undergoes a slowdown in its sales, combined with an erosion of its margins.
Added to this is a weighing political climate, fueled by the cleansing positions of Elon Musk, which directly impacts the perception of the brand.
Tesla against the tide: Profits in free fall, boring image
Tesla announces its quarterly results: 71 % of melted profits, the crisis sets up. © Shutershock
With nearly 337,000 vehicles delivered between January and March 2025, Tesla displays a marked drop in its results. Its net profit collapses by 71 % compared to the same period in 2024, reaching only $ 409 million – a figure that would have even changed in the red without the 595 million from the sale of carbon credits.
This quarter has been the lowest in terms of deliveries for over two years. The aging range (despite some restylages) and A cybertruck that does not meet the expected success do not work the situation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk diverts attention to His Robotaxi projects and Optimus humanoid robotleaving doubt about the short -term strategy.
The political climate still exacerbates the difficulties: Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration And his polarizing statements continue to harm the image of Tesla with part of the consumers. Admittedly, during the last conference to investors, Musk suggested that he could Reduce your involvement within the DOGE To refocus more on Tesla. But he did not completely closed the door to an active role until the end of Trump’s second term. As a result, even investors, however fond of the owners’ futuristic promises, remain cautious in the face of this ambivalent position.
The promise of a more affordable Tesla at the end of the year could offer a second breath, but for the moment, the firm must convince that it is able to reconnect with growth without sacrificing its margins.
