Episode 505: Analyzing Tesla’s Q1 Production and Delivery Numbers

Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast

Tesla announces its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers, and the news isn’t the best – with fellow EV automakers Rivian and Lucid largely in the same boat. Plus: Tesla’s found its chef for its upcoming drive-in diner Supercharger in Hollywood, the regular version of the new Model Y is now available, and more!

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