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Tesla Delivers 486,532 EVs in Q3 as Global Sales Momentum Improves
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, improving from the previous quarter as stronger international demand helped offset weaker U.S. sales.
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Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, improving from the previous quarter as stronger international demand helped offset weaker U.S. sales.
Rivian delivered a record 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter as its new R2 SUV helped lift sales and support the company’s 2026 growth plans.
Rivian has raised its 2026 EV delivery forecast after stronger-than-expected Q2 production and vehicle deliveries. The R2 SUV launch and growing demand supported the upgraded outlook.
The global EV market is expanding rapidly, but growth is increasingly uneven, with China and emerging markets surging ahead while the US loses momentum.
Tesla’s Q1 revenue increased, supported by strong electric vehicle sales and rising adoption of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription service.
Lucid says a seat supplier issue affected Q1 sales, leading to a dip in deliveries and highlighting ongoing supply chain challenges in EV production.
Tesla’s global vehicle deliveries fell 9% in 2025, marking the second straight year of declining sales as BYD overtook the company to become the world’s largest electric vehicle seller.
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