Tesla (TSLA) has had a bumpy start to 2025 as the electric vehicle pioneer grapples with softening demand, increasing competition, and scrutiny over its pricing model.
Despite maintaining its dominance in autonomous driving, Tesla’s global delivery growth has stalled while competitors in China, headed by BYD (BYDDY), have gained market share. However, a surprise public vote of confidence by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — in which he claimed Tesla stock “will never be this cheap again” — has helped to drive renewed interest.
