Tesla smashes quarterly delivery numbers for the first time this year as EV credits expire
1. Tesla delivered 497,000 vehicles, exceeding Q3 expectations significantly. 2. The $7,500 EV tax credit expiration spurred short-term demand before it ended. 3. Analysts predict declining deliveries in Q4 due to slowing EV demand. 4. Tesla faces production challenges and policy uncertainties affecting future sales. 5. CEO Musk indicated potential for rough quarters due to company transitions.