Sources Indicate Tesla's Second Quarter Could Be Close To A New Record Despite COVID-19

Tesla could surprise with near-record deliveries during the second quarter with stronger-than-anticipated deliveries despite the global pandemic.

During the second quarter, the automotive market took a giant hit everywhere around the globe except in China.

Tesla is no exception, since its Fremont factory, where it produces the majority of its vehicles, has been forced to shut down from the end of March to early May.

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MDarringer - 6/26/2020 11:45:13 AM

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Pent-up demand. Remember that Alameda County did their best to kill Tesla.

supermoto - 6/26/2020 2:48:16 PM

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Tesla's factories were closed for a couple of months, so sales must have been from inventory sitting on the ground.

SanJoseDriver - 6/26/2020 6:26:23 PM

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Model Y might have saved the quarter.

skytop - 6/27/2020 12:24:47 PM

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Lots of people are eager to purchase a new Tesla and experience the very poor build quality and ownership problems for themselves.
You can't make this stuff up.

MBCLS07 - 6/28/2020 12:38:34 AM

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At this point, it's irrational to buy anything but a Tesla unless you're CAN'T afford one or you CAN afford to lease luxury brands in perpetuity.

MDarringer - 6/28/2020 9:20:32 AM

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"Irrational"? Phuleaze!

SanJoseDriver - 7/3/2020 4:04:41 PM

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Teslas are still the only cars offering consistent OTA updates as well as the potential for full self driving. Anything that can't do both (and isn't an EV) is going to be a terrible use of money to buy.