Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers

April 22, 2025, 11:21 am

Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.

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