Tesla sold 46,150 vehicles in the United States last month, according to data shared by Motor Intelligence on Tuesday.
The figures represent a decline of 10.6% from the same period a year ago, despite a slight increase of about 275 units from April.
Since the beginning of the year, the brand sold an average of 45,800 monthly units. In comparison, from January to May 2024, Tesla averaged 51,455 vehicle sales per month.
Tesla‘s Model 3, which was revamped in late 2023, is priced from $42,490 in the United States, and prices from the recently refreshed Model Y SUV start at $44,990.
The company is offering 1.99% rate of interest on its Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive trim, until June 16.
The Model S is priced from $79,990 and the Model X’s prices begin at $84,990. Both models are rumored to be updated later this year, according to Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy.
Prices for the Cybertruck start at $69,990. Tesla recently expanded its trade-in program for the Cybertruck — meaning Cybertruck owners can trade them for a new (or used) Tesla vehicle.
Last month, EV maker Lucid Motors sold 975 vehicles in the U.S., up from 820 in April. The figures showed a 74.4% increase from the same month a year earlier. Irvine-based Rivian registered 3,688 vehicles, up 1.9% from May 2024.
U.S. customers can benefit from a $7,500 federal credit when buying an electric vehicle — which could be cut by year-end, as Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” aims at removing energy tax credits.
Tesla, which focuses on both electric vehicles and solar technologies, opposed to the move, stating that “abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America’s energy independence and the reliability of our grid.”
Last week, as CEO Elon Musk confirmed that his term as head of the U.S. Departament of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was ending by May 30, the stock reached a new 3-month high on early Thursday at $368.
Musk said last month that Tesla‘s robotaxi service will begin with “probably 10” Model Ys in the first week. Bloomberg reported that the ride-hailing service is planned to begin on June 12.
The company has repeatedly stated that the system is pending regulatory approval in Europe. However, the latest amendment on regulation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) suggests that it could be available in September.
Tesla China
In China, the U.S. brand sold 61,662 vehicles in May, a 15.0% drop from a year ago. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released on Wednesday showed a slight increase by 5.5% from April’s 58,459 units.
Last week, Tesla China started offering free Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Enhanced Autopilot transfers for customers purchasing a new Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X.
Customers must take delivery of the new vehicle by June 30 to be eligible for the ‘Intelligent Assisted Driving Free Transfer Program.’ Tesla Australia followed the move earlier this week.
