Tesla Inc. has reported a record-setting quarter in terms of deliveries, likely driven by strong demand as federal EV tax credits expired. Here’s a look at how Tesla’s production and deliveries have grown over the years.
Tesla Q3 Deliveries
In the third quarter, Tesla delivered a record 497,099 vehicles, up from 462,890 in the same quarter last year. Of the delivery total, Tesla reported:
- 481,166 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles
- 15,933 other vehicles, including the Cybertruck
Tesla produced 447,450 vehicles in the quarter, down from 469,796 vehicles produced in the same quarter last year.
Historical Production and Delivery Numbers
Here are Tesla’s production and delivery numbers for each quarter since 2019:
Production Numbers
2019
- Q1 2019: 77,138
- Q2 2019: 87,048
- Q3 2019: 96,155
- Q4 2019: 104,891
2020
- Q1 2020: 102,672
- Q2 2020: 82,272
- Q3 2020: 145,063
- Q4 2020: 179,757
2021
- Q1 2021: 180,338
- Q2 2021: 206,421
- Q3 2021: 237,823
- Q4 2021: 305,840
2022
- Q1 2022: 305,407
- Q2 2022: 258,580
- Q3 2022: 365,923
- Q4 2022: 439,701
2023
- Q1 2023: 440,808
- Q2 2023: 479,700
- Q3 2023: 430,488
- Q4 2023: 494,989
2024
- Q1 2024: 433,371
- Q2 2024: 410,831
- Q3 2024: 469,796
- Q4 2024: 459,445
2025
- Q1 2025: 362,615
- Q2 2025: 410,244
- Q3 2025: 469,796
Delivery Numbers
2019
- Q1 2019: 63,019
- Q2 2019: 95,356
- Q3 2019: 97,186
- Q4 2019: 112,095
2020
- Q1 2020: 88,496
- Q2 2020: 90,891
- Q3 2020: 139,593
- Q4 2020: 180,667
2021
- Q1 2021: 184,877
- Q2 2021: 201,304
- Q3 2021: 241,391
- Q4 2021: 308,600
2022
- Q1 2022: 310,048
- Q2 2022: 254,695
- Q3 2022: 343,830
- Q4 2022: 405,278
2023
- Q1 2023: 422,875
- Q2 2023: 466,140
- Q3 2023: 435,059
- Q4 2023: 484,507
2024
- Q1 2024: 386,810
- Q2 2024: 443,956
- Q3 2024: 462,890
- Q4 2024: 495,570
2025
- Q1 2025: 336,681
- Q2 2025: 384,122
- Q3 2025: 462,890
Key Takeaways
For many years, Tesla has consistently demonstrated growth in production and deliveries. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and factory restrictions led to lower production. In 2023, Tesla delivered 1,808,581 vehicles, up 38% year-over-year. The company’s Model Y vehicle became the bestselling vehicle globally, a first for Tesla and the electric vehicle sector.
In 2024, vehicle deliveries fell to an annual total of 1.79 million, marking Tesla’s first annual delivery decline in company history. Tesla expects its vehicle business to return to growth in 2025, driven by new vehicle releases and increased production. The company is also working on several new projects, including the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Roadster, which are expected to contribute to future growth.