Tesla Delivers Strongest Quarter On Record Amid Shifting EV Policies And Rising Investor Focus On Future Growth

Tesla delivered a record 497,099 vehicles in Q3, beating expectations by over 54,000 and ending two quarters of declines. Analysts credited a rush before the federal EV tax credit expired, though shares fell despite strong results. Long-term, Tesla’s AI push into robotaxis and robotics has Wedbush projecting a $2–3 trillion valuation by 2026.