$1,000 invested at Tesla stock's all-time high would now be worth this much

Core Insights - Tesla Motors experienced a significant rally in the latter part of 2024, despite being one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks earlier in the year [1][2] - The stock reached an all-time high (ATH) of $479.86 on December 17, 2024, driven by bullish expectations and Elon Musk's promises [2] - However, the stock has since declined, with a 23.14% drop since the start of 2025 and a 39.49% drop from its ATH [4] Investment Performance - A $1,000 investment in TSLA shares at the ATH would have decreased to $605.10 by February 27, resulting in a loss of $394.90 [5] - Despite the decline, the stock remains 105% above its 2024 lows of $138.80, indicating potential recovery for those who bought at the bottom [5] Company Performance - Tesla reported its first-ever year-over-year delivery drop in 2024, with deliveries decreasing from 1.81 million to 1.79 million [9] - In the EU, Tesla sold 45% fewer vehicles in a recent month compared to the same month in 2024, highlighting challenges in demand [9][11] Future Outlook - There are optimistic projections for 2025, with expectations of a significant increase in autonomous vehicles and advancements in AI and humanoid robots, which could lead to new ATHs for TSLA shares [10] - The "EV winter" may be ending, as total electric vehicle sales have risen compared to 2024, although this increase is accompanied by a drop in demand for Tesla vehicles [11]