Tesla's Road Ahead: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

Tesla's gross margin exceeded estimates, but EV sales fell due to competition and controversies. Protests and tariffs have impacted markets, and plans for new models are delayed. Despite driverless tech promises, safety and litigation concerns persist. Tariff tensions with China add further challenges.

Tesla's gross margin for the first quarter surpassed analyst predictions as strong growth in services and energy storage offset a decline in electric vehicle sales.

The company continues to face challenges, including worsening market conditions in China due to political affiliations and increased tariffs leading to suspended orders.

As Tesla maneuvers through market volatility, delays in new model production and safety concerns about driverless technology also pose challenges for future growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)