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Tesla's First-Quarter 2022 Car Production And Deliveries Revealed

by Nina Abby on Apr 14, 2022

Tesla’s first-quarter production and deliveries came in, with more than 305,000 vehicles built and more than 310,000 delivered. Under the global epidemic and supply challenges, Tesla still maintained a high level of delivery and broke records again.

Tesla's net income and cash flow for the first quarter of 2022 will be reported in subsequent quarterly earnings reports, along with other financial results. Tesla said deliveries are only a measure of the company's financial performance and should not be used as an indicator of quarterly financial performance, which depends on a variety of factors, including cost of sales, foreign exchange flows and the percentage of direct leased vehicles.

Transcripts delivered in 2022, a "good start" for the year

In the first quarter of 2022, the Shanghai Gigafactory will continue to be Tesla's global export center. In January, the Shanghai Gigafactory exported 40,500 units, and in February, the Shanghai Gigafactory exported 33,315 units, further expanding its achievements on the international stage for China's intelligent manufacturing. At the same time, Tesla also ranked firmly in the "50,000 club" with domestic sales of 59,846 and 56,515 in January and February.

In the first quarter of 2022, the Berlin plant in Germany was officially put into operation, allowing Tesla to continue to increase sales in Europe. On April 7, the Texas factory in the United States will also open for production. This is the largest of Tesla's four super factories, which will be used to produce Model Y and the electric pickup Cybertruck as planned.

Since the beginning of this year, global oil prices have continued to rise. In March, the international oil price once reached 139 US dollars / barrel, while the international crude oil price at the beginning of last year was only about 50 US dollars / barrel. The high cost of using fuel vehicles has made more consumers turn their attention to new energy vehicles, and high-quality, low-energy-consumption Tesla vehicles have become an excellent choice for their car purchases. U.S. orders have been placed until next year, and special features in the next quarter. Sla's global deliveries are expected to continue to increase.

Texas plant starts soon, will continue to increase production in the future

In the first quarter of 2022, the Shanghai Gigafactory exported more than 70,000 vehicles in January and February alone. While meeting the domestic delivery demand, the export volume also achieved dazzling results. On March 22, Tesla was in Berlin, Germany. The Gigafactory officially opened, and Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory will also officially open on April 7. With the addition of the two new Gigafactories, Tesla’s global production efficiency will be further improved, and global deliveries may increase Rising rates continue to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas will hold an opening ceremony on April 7. The Texas Gigafactory was announced in July 2020. The 12,140-acre land is much larger than Tesla's other Gigafactories. It is Tesla's second vehicle assembly plant in the United States and the first complete vehicle factory built by Tesla in the United States.

According to the plan, the Texas Gigafactory will be used to produce the Model Y and the electric pickup Cybertruck. Among them, the production of Model Y has started at the end of 2021, and after obtaining the relevant certification, Tesla will start delivering to consumers.

Tesla China innovates delivery methods to improve delivery efficiency

Tesla China actively promotes the "self-service pickup" service, which reduces the frequency of person-to-person contact and greatly shortens the pickup time. Car owners who choose "self-service pick-up" can pick up the car in about 20 minutes at the fastest.

Tesla China has also launched the "Home Delivery" delivery model. After reaching an agreement with the owner and meeting the conditions, Tesla will directly deliver the new car to the designated pick-up location, and the owners will receive their vehicles without having to wait on site. In addition, Tesla will send vehicle function explanation videos to car owners before delivery, detailing the details of vehicle use such as unlocking the vehicle, steering wheel adjustment, vehicle charging, button locations and functions.

As Tesla's deliveries progressed, the demand for Tesla accessories also skyrocketed

Many car owners must be very happy after bringing their beloved Tesla back. They always want to add some practical accessories for their new car to make it easier to use and have more personality. Some experts have counted the data of Tesla's accessories demand, among which the top 10 are: