A Yale study finds Elon Musk's political stance cost Tesla 1.26 million car sales, contributing to a profit drop to $7.1 billion in 2024 from $15 billion in 2023.
On December 16, Mizuho increased its price target for Tesla to $530, citing growing confidence in the automaker's future robotaxi business.
An Italian regulator closed its investigation into automakers Stellantis, Tesla, BYD, and Volkswagen on December 19, 2025, reducing legal uncertainty for the companies.