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Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have had a difficult start to 2024, as industry sales growth has slowed. In addition, there are now more EV brands for consumers to choose from, as both legacy automakers and new upstarts have entered the market. Nonetheless, EV stocks still hold some
Tesla (
NASDAQ:TSLA
) has slashed Model Y production by at least a “double-digit percentage” at its Shanghai plant since March, according to a
Reuters report. The
EV major is facing declining demand for its cars in China, its second-biggest market for EVs outside the U.S.
Tesla’s Production Data
According to the report, Tesla’s Shanghai plant, its biggest manufacturing hub, plans to reduce its Model Y output by at least 20% during the period from March to June.
Recently, production data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed Model Y output in China was 49,498 units in March and 36,610 in April, down 17.7% and 33% year-over-year, respectively.
Furthermore, Tesla produced 287,359 Model Y and Model 3 cars in China in the first four months of this year, a 5% decline compared to the same period last year, despite a 10% increase in the production output of Model 3, according to CAAM data.
It is still unclear whether the company’s production cut will continue in the second half of this year.
Tesla in China
Tesla is facing rising competition in China as consumers are moving to better models from local Chinese EV players like XPeng (
NYSE:XPEV
). However, the company is still looking to sell between 600,000 and 700,000 cars in China this year.
In April, Tesla reduced the prices of its Model Y cars in China to their lowest level and offered zero-interest financing for Model 3 to boost sales. Tesla’s market share in China’s electric vehicle market fell
to 6.8% in the first four months of this year from 7.8% in the same period last year, when it sold 603,664 cars.
Is Tesla a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Analysts remain sidelined about TSLA stock, with a Hold consensus rating based on nine Buys, 15 Holds, and nine Sells. Year-to-date, TSLA has
declined by more than 25%, and the
average TSLA price target of $174.60 implies an upside potential of 0.5% from current levels.
Tesla (
NASDAQ:TSLA
) CEO
Elon Musk opposes tariffs. At a conference, Musk expressed his preference for no tariffs and stated that his company doesn’t require government incentives to compete in China. However, Tesla’s dwindling sales show he needs them, at least in the foreseeable future.
Before we dig deeper, it’s worth noting that President Biden imposed a 100% tariff on EVs imported from China. This would
put substantial barriers in place for leading Chinese EV makers like NIO (
NYSE:NIO
), BYD (
NASDAQ:BYDDF
), and Li Auto (
NASDAQ:LI
) to enter the U.S. market.
Competition Hurting Tesla
Coming back to Tesla, the company is struggling to drive volumes and sales due to multiple headwinds, including heightened competition, especially in the Chinese market. Tesla’s delivery volumes fell 8.5% year-over-year in Q1. Moreover, its total automotive revenue fell 13% year-over-year, reflecting lower volumes and a decline in average selling price.
Musk warned during the Q4 2024 conference call that, without the establishment of trade barriers, Chinese EV manufacturers could severely undermine other car companies globally.
The justification for potentially raising tariffs stems from concerns over China’s dominant position in EV production and the sector’s overcapacity, which pose a threat to jobs and the domestic auto industry in the U.S. Furthermore, BYD has already overtaken Tesla as the top global seller of EVs. Consequently, without tariffs and TSLA’s aging car fleet, Chinese EV manufacturers could give it a run for their money in the U.S. market.
Is Tesla a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Tesla stock is down about 30% year-to-date due to lower sales and margins. The EV giant is focusing on introducing new models, including more affordable versions, to reaccelerate growth. Additionally, Tesla aims to cut vehicle costs to bolster margins. However, ongoing demand weakness and heightened competition may continue to present challenges in the near term.
Given the short-term headwinds, Wall Street remains sidelined on TSLA stock. It has nine Buy, 15 Hold, and nine Sell recommendations for a Hold consensus rating. The
average TSLA stock price target of $174.60 implies about 0.49% upside potential from current levels.
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Tesla (
NASDAQ:TSLA
) has started constructing a factory in Shanghai to manufacture its Megapack energy storage batteries, according to Chinese state media. This plant, worth $200 million will be located in Shanghai’s Lingang free trade zone and will be its first battery plant outside the U.S.
The
EV major’s EV plant was opened in Shanghai in 2019 and assembles cars for China, Europe, and other markets. Tesla is China’s second-largest EV seller after BYD (
OTC:BYDDY
). China’s state-run
Xinhua
News Agency stated that the new factory will likely start mass production early next year, and will have an initial capacity of producing 10,000 Megapacks annually.
According to Tesla’s website, each Megapack stores over 3.9 megawatt-hours of energy, enough to power 3,600 homes for one hour, and is intended for utilities and commercial use.Chinese state media has reported that the company has begun construction on a Megapack Battery Factory in Shanghai.
Is Tesla a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Analysts remain sidelined about TSLA stock, with a Hold consensus rating based on nine Buys, 15 Holds, and nine Sells. Year-to-date, TSLA has
declined by more than 25%, and the
average TSLA price target of $174.60 implies a downside potential of 0.8% from current levels.
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for TESLA INC (TSLA). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, TSLA rates highest using our P/B Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Partha Mohanram. This growth model looks for low book-to-market stocks that exhibit cha
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