Tesla Adjusts Prices Upward in Several Markets Amid Dynamic Pricing Strategy

By Kevin Armstrong
Tesla has once again adjusted their prices in various markets
Tesla has once again adjusted their prices in various markets
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Tesla Inc. has recently adjusted its pricing strategy, increasing the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada, China, Japan, and the United States. This change comes after a series of price reductions for the automaker's most popular models since the beginning of the year. Following the announcement, Tesla's shares experienced a nearly 2% increase in early trading.

Adopting a flexible approach, Tesla aims to match deliveries with output

In a shift from traditional fixed pricing models, Tesla has embraced a more dynamic approach similar to that of the airline and ride-sharing industries. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, revealed last month that Tesla's focus is currently on sales growth, with plans to generate profits later through the development and implementation of self-driving software on a larger scale.

With this strategy in mind, Tesla has tried to balance sales volume with margin sacrifices, intending to raise prices where necessary to align vehicle deliveries with production output better.

As a result, Tesla has raised the starting price for its base model Model Y and Model 3 in the United States by $250. Similar price adjustments were also made in China, Canada, and Japan. This is the first instance of a price increase for the Model 3 in the US since January.

Price Still Lower than the Start of the Year

Despite these recent price increases, the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 remains around 14% cheaper in the United States than it was at the beginning of the year. Additionally, the long-range version of the Model Y is approximately 24% less expensive in Tesla's largest market.

Analysts suggest that these price adjustments reflect Tesla's evolving pricing strategy and are unlikely to significantly impact the company's gross margins, which reached a two-year low in the first quarter. As Tesla continues to refine its pricing strategy and prioritize sales growth, the company aims to maintain its position as a dominant player in the electric vehicle market while pursuing long-term profitability through its autonomous software.

Tesla's 2025 Q1 Earnings Call: How to Listen [Stream Links Added]

By Not a Tesla App Staff
Not a Tesla App

Tesla is holding its 2025 Q1 earnings call today at 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET / 9:30 pm UTC. The earnings call will be followed by a Q&A session with Tesla executives, including Elon Musk.

We expect the focus to be on Tesla sales for the quarter, FSD Unsupservised and the Robotaxi network. Tesla may also discuss its upcoming, more affordable model, Optimus, and other products.

Listen Live

The event will be live-streamed on Tesla’s site. It is also expected to be streamed on X and YouTube like it has been in the past. Tesla has changed this from an Earnings Call to a Company Update, but it’s unclear whether the phrase change holds any significance in what will be shared.

Update: You can listen to Tesla’s earnings call live below. If you prefer, you can also listen live on Tesla’s website.

Start Time

Tesla's live stream starts at 2:30 pm PT, which is the following times around the world:

2:30 pm Pacific Time

5:30 pm Eastern Time

10:30 pm UTC

10:30 pm - London, England

11:30 pm - Berlin, Germany

9:30 am (April 23rd) - Sydney, Australia

Q&A Questions

The questions asked during the Q&A portion of the call come directly from investors. These are currently the top-voted questions, so we’ll likely see answers to several of these questions:

  1. What are the highest risk items on the critical path to robotaxi launch and scaling?

  2. When will FSD unsupervised be available for personal use on personally-owned cars?

  3. Is Tesla still on track for releasing “more affordable models” this year? Or will you be focusing on simplified versions to enhance affordability, similar to the RWD Cybertruck?

  4. Does Tesla see robotaxi as a winner-take-most market, and as you approach the Austin launch, how do you expect to compare against Waymo’s offering, especially regarding pricing, geofencing and regulatory flexibility?

  5. Can you please provide an update on the unboxed method and how that is progressing?

  6. How is Tesla positioning itself to flexibly adapt to global economic risks in the form of tariffs, political biases, etc.?

  7. Does Tesla still have a battery supply constraint (noted on Q4 ER call) and how does this change w/tariffs?

  8. Did Tesla experience any meaningful changes in order inflow rate in Q1 relating to all of the rumors of “brand damage”?

  9. Regarding the Tesla Optimus pilot line, could you confirm if it is currently operational? If so, what is the current production rate of Optimus bots per week? Additionally, how might the recent tariffs impact the scalability of this production line moving forward?

  10. Robotaxi still on track for this year?’

Look Back at 2025 Q1 Numbers

Most of Tesla’s Q1 deliveries, 323,800 units, were unsurprisingly for the Model 3 and Model Y, while the “Other Models” category (including the Cybertruck, Model S, and Model X) accounted for 12,881 deliveries.

Comparing these numbers to Q1 2024, the Model 3/Y is down about 13%, while the Model S/X and Cybertruck are down about 24%.

In terms of production, Tesla built 345,454 Model 3/Y vehicles and 17,161 from its “Other Models” line. The company attributed the production drop to the Model Y changeover but stated that the ramp is “going well.” However, deliveries and production were both down year over year.

Q1 2025

Q1 2024

Q4 2024

Model 3/Y Deliveries

323,800

369,783

471,930

Model 3/Y Production

345,454

412,376

436,718

Other Models Deliveries

12,881

17,027

23,640

Other Models Production

17,161

20,995

22,727

Total Deliveries

336,681

386,810

495,570

Total Production

362,615

433,371

459,445

Although Tesla doesn’t officially break down its numbers by region, Troy Teslike, who closely monitors Tesla's delivery and production numbers has provided estimates that show Tesla’s deliveries across regions. Tesla delivered the most vehicles in China this past quarter, so it’ll be interesting to see if this trend continues.

His estimates for the regional break down are below:

US/Canada

Europe

China

Rest of World

Total

Model S/X

5,134

401

250

364

6,149

Cybertruck

6,732

-

-

-

6,732

Model 3

44,600

21,748

52,718

10,254

129,320

Model Y

68,191

31,715

81,889

12,685

194,480

Q1 Total

119,864

53,864

134,857

23,303

336,681

We expect a large portion of Tesla’s earnings call to focus on the long-awaited launch of its Robotaxi, and we will hopefully receive an update on its upcoming, more affordable model, which is rumored to be delayed.

New Castings Spotted at Giga Texas Likely Intended for Tesla Cybercab

By Karan Singh
@JoeTegtmeyer

Tesla’s Giga Texas factory usually gives us the first site of Tesla’s upcoming products. We first saw the Cybertruck and Model Y castings here. With Giga Texas being one of Tesla’s largest factories, it’s logical that most products would originate here.

Tesla has also stated that it intends to manufacture the Cybercab, Semi, the next-generation vehicle, and Optimus at Giga Texas over the coming years. The affordable vehicle and Cybercab were originally intended to be manufactured at Giga Mexico, but the plans for that facility were waylaid by changes in economic policy.

Robotaxi Castings

These new castings were spotted by Joe Tegtmeyer, who regularly does drone flights of Giga Texas. Joe pointed out that these castings don’t look like the usual Model Y or Cybertruck castings usually seen outside Giga Texas.

With an eagle eye, @minusYCore on X also spotted some interesting text on the frames holding the castings up. In particular, the castings say “RTTX050” and “W68-RSF AS-CAST”. These could be interpreted as ‘Robotaxi Texas’ and ‘Rear SubFrame,’ as Tesla marks Cybertruck castings as “CTTX.” The as-cast portion indicates that these particular castings haven’t been trimmed yet, according to the X user.

The castings laid out.
The castings laid out.
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The size and shape of these castings—combined with rumors that Tesla’s more affordable vehicle has been delayed—suggest that these castings are intended for the Cybercab.

These castings are much flatter and appear to be a different size than the castings found throughout Giga Texas, indicating that they are intended for an entirely different product.

It’s possible that these are the first castings used by Tesla to test their unboxed assembly process, which the Cybercab is expected to rely on. If you take a closer look at the video below, you’ll note that these new castings look very similar to the ones in the unboxed assembly video.

Interestingly, Tesla did say that they don’t intend to have the Cybercab available for customers before late 2026 or early 2027, but we’ll likely hear updated timelines as Tesla’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call tomorrow.

A more vertical look at the castings.
A more vertical look at the castings.
@JoeTegtmeyer

New Giga Presses

To top it all off, new parts for a Giga Press - the machine Tesla uses to make these castings - were also sighted in Texas. These machines are few and far between, and each one is highly specialized for the particular vehicle it produces. Seeing new parts coming in usually indicates that a new assembly line is under construction, or that changes are being made to an existing line to either expand it or update it.

There’s a lot happening and we will hopefully know more tomorrow evening.

New Giga Press parts
New Giga Press parts
@JoeTegtmeyer

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