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<li>Blended ASP of decline of 1% q/q in the past two quarters in 2H23, better than 3-10% q/q decline during 3Q22-2Q23, resulting in Tesla's blended ASP decline to decelerate. </li>
<li>Due to Tesla's cost cutting efforts with nice inventory control, we calculates profits/EV rebounded nicely by 21% q/q to US$3,490 per EV in 4Q23, much nicer than no profits.</li>
<li>Good improvement on its FSD Beta version 12.1.2 lately might become a pure profits/EV boost by incremental subscription of US$10,000-15,000 per EV or monthly fee by existing Tesla owners.</li>
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Blended ASP of decline of 1% q/q in the past two quarters in 2H23, better than 3-10% q/q decline during 3Q22-2Q23, resulting in Tesla's blended ASP decline to decelerate. 
Due to Tesla's cost cutting efforts with nice inventory control, we calculates profits/EV rebounded nicely by 21% q/q to US$3,490 per EV in 4Q23, much nicer than no profits.
Good improvement on its FSD Beta version 12.1.2 lately might become a pure profits/EV boost by incremental subscription of US$10,000-15,000 per EV or monthly fee by existing Tesla owners.


Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV

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<ul><li>Tesla, a company once at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, is now facing growing skepticism from even its most loyal investors, including Ross Gerber.</li><li>Gerber, a longtime Tesla investor, recently sold a significant portion of his shares, citing concerns that the company is losing its edge in the automotive market.</li><li>His stance reflects a cautious investment thesis, highlighting both the company's innovative potential and its looming challenges.</li></ul>

Tesla, a company once at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, is now facing growing skepticism from even its most loyal investors, including Ross Gerber.Gerber, a longtime Tesla investor, recently sold a significant portion of his shares, citing concerns that the company is losing its edge in the automotive market.His stance reflects a cautious investment thesis, highlighting both the company's innovative potential and its looming challenges.

Ross Gerber Sells Tesla Shares: Is Tesla Headed for Trouble?

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<li>Total public EV charging stations (incl. temporary unavailable locations) were 73,535 as of October 30, 2024. Compared to the end of FY23, it is an increase of 13.8%.</li>
<li>Total EVSE charging ports (including the temporary unavailable ports) were 202,179, up nearly 20.1% compared to the end of 2023 and up 2.6% over September 2024.</li>
<li>US considerably lags behind China which had 3.39 million public charging stations at the end of October 2024.</li>
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Total public EV charging stations (incl. temporary unavailable locations) were 73,535 as of October 30, 2024. Compared to the end of FY23, it is an increase of 13.8%.
Total EVSE charging ports (including the temporary unavailable ports) were 202,179, up nearly 20.1% compared to the end of 2023 and up 2.6% over September 2024.
US considerably lags behind China which had 3.39 million public charging stations at the end of October 2024.


US EV Charging Infrastructure Tracker: Update – October 2024

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<li>Again, Tesla reports a 1Q24 sales with 4% miss but post market share price up more than 10% for 6 reasons. 1. Gross margin was stable on 15% sales drop;</li>
<li>2. ASP was stable; 3. Affordable EV on track for 2025; 4. Factory expansion to slow; 5. Optimus to sell end of 2025; 6. 2024 EV shipment higher than 2023.</li>
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Near term risks to remain: 1. When will margin trough? 2. Why bother to buy EV if 2nd hand market collapsing? 3. Will Robotaxi/FSD bring in meaningful sales/profits soon?</li>
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Again, Tesla reports a 1Q24 sales with 4% miss but post market share price up more than 10% for 6 reasons. 1. Gross margin was stable on 15% sales drop;
2. ASP was stable; 3. Affordable EV on track for 2025; 4. Factory expansion to slow; 5. Optimus to sell end of 2025; 6. 2024 EV shipment higher than 2023.

Near term risks to remain: 1. When will margin trough? 2. Why bother to buy EV if 2nd hand market collapsing? 3. Will Robotaxi/FSD bring in meaningful sales/profits soon?


Why Tesla Shows Post Results Rebound of over 10%?

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<ul><li>Tesla is a polarizing company with both enthusiastic supporters and skeptical critics.</li><li>The company has the potential to become the most valuable in the world if it solves autonomous transportation.</li><li>The debate around Tesla is focused on its Full Self Driving software, which has recently transitioned to a neural net architecture and is best experienced firsthand at a Tesla delivery center.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Tesla is a polarizing company with both enthusiastic supporters and skeptical critics.The company has the potential to become the most valuable in the world if it solves autonomous transportation.The debate around Tesla is focused on its Full Self Driving software, which has recently transitioned to a neural net architecture and is best experienced firsthand at a Tesla delivery center.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

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