ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Automobiles

Tesla profit falls nearly 50% as demand and China headwinds persist

Musk said EV maker has done relatively better than Chinese rivals and will launch cheaper models

Tesla stock rises sharply after announcement of new cheaper models   © Reuters

PALO ALTO, California -- Tesla reported a third straight quarterly profit drop on Tuesday as the U.S. electric-vehicle maker faces weakening EV demand in key markets, including China, where it faces growing competition from such local players as BYD.

Revenue fell 9% on the year to $21.3 billion for the three months ended March. Net income dropped 48% to $1.5 billion from the year-earlier $2.9 billion.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more