Tesla surpasses 5 million vehicles produced
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla franchit le cap des 5 millions de voitures produites" in French.
- 17/09/2023 6:22
Founded 20 years ago, in July 2003, the Californian manufacturer produced its 5 millionth car in mid-September 2023.
It’s a lot and a little at the same time, but it’s still a strong signal. A symbolically significant one, as Tesla has been steadily increasing its pace over the past three years, with production exploding. The expansion of factories and markets, the shift in mentalities towards electric vehicles, and government policies everywhere in developed countries turning away from combustion engines are the fundamental reasons behind this acceleration.
As proof, the milestone of 4 million cars produced was reached six months ago, on March 3, 2023. And because everything is about communication at Tesla, this announcement comes amid a major crisis in the American auto industry. The three giants – Ford, General Motors, and now Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) – are experiencing unprecedented strikes.
Tesla vehicles are currently produced in four factories worldwide: California, Texas, China, and Germany. A fifth will soon be established in Mexico, while Elon Musk, recently visiting India, might set up a sixth there to produce his essential $25,000 car (before any bonuses).
Tesla still aims for 2 million sales in 2023. Will it succeed? The renewal of its Model 3 and the upcoming release of the Cybertruck could revitalize sales, which are already good for the Model Y, but disappointing for the Model X and Model S.
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