Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires, with nearly 500,000 vehicles delivered in just three months.
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Tesla Hits Record Sales As EV Tax Credit Expires
Tesla Has Its Best Sales Quarter Ever As EV Tax Credit Expires Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires, with buyers rushing to lock in savings before the federal $7,500 credit ended. The company delivered nearly half a million cars in three months, marking a crucial milestone during a turbulent year. Image Credits:Tesla Tesla Delivers Nearly 500,000 Vehicles In Q3 In its latest report, Tesla announced 497,099 vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2025. That’s a 29% jump compared to Q2, a 7% increase from last year, and the highest quarterly delivery figure in Tesla’s history. The surge was largely fueled by demand ahead of the federal EV tax credit cutoff. Shoppers eager to claim the $7,500 incentive created a wave of last-minute purchases that boosted Tesla’s numbers. EV Market Sees Similar Boost Tesla wasn’t the only winner. Other U.S. automakers also experienced sales spikes as buyers rushed to take advantage of the credit. Industry analysts at Cox Automotive p…
