Tesla: Record Deliveries in the Third Quarter of 2022

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With nearly 344,000 electric cars delivered this summer, Tesla breaks its quarterly record and heads toward an annual pace of 1.5 million units.

Tesla has just announced a delivery volume of 343,830 cars over the past three months. This is a record, surpassing the first quarter’s figure (310,048). Cumulatively, the American manufacturer has delivered over 905,000 units since the beginning of the year. Most likely, the last quarter will enable Tesla to reach more than 1.2 million vehicles in 2022.

Thanks to the Berlin Factory?

This increase is due to the start-up of the European factory. Berlin’s Gigafactory (Germany) reportedly reached a pace of 2,000 Model Y per week. The Austin plant (United States) is also beginning production of the electric SUV, while the second Shanghai unit (China) is ramping up production.

By model, sales of the Model 3 and Model Y are surging, while those of the Model S/Y doubled. Understandably, the large sedan had paused and then slowly resumed manufacturing for its update in 2021:

Tesla Soon More Powerful Than Renault?

This question might seem provocative, and it would have been a year ago. Renault sold only 716,720 vehicles (all types and worldwide) in the first half. This translates to an average of 358,360 per quarter, close to Tesla’s recent figures. The American company will probably not surpass Renault in 2022, but maybe as early as 2023.

Because its growth remains rapid—+42% this quarter—despite shortages and supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, Renault experienced a -25% decline in July and August. However, not everything is rosy for Tesla.

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The Model 3 and Y still account for 95% of deliveries (©Tesla)

“As our production volumes continue to increase, it is becoming more and more challenging to guarantee our vehicle transportation capacity at a reasonable cost during these peak weeks logistically,” Tesla confides. The brand acknowledges its rush periods at the end of each quarter, a “historical” pattern since its inception.

The consequence? The staggering price increases, among other things, on the Tesla Model 3. The base price of the sedan, previously below 45,000 euros (full bonus compatible), is now 53,490 € (only 2,000 € in bonus). But Tesla must not lack resources, as evidenced by the development of its robot “Optimus,” presented on Saturday.

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