GM Beats Tesla in EV Growth, Reports 7% Jump in Overall Q2 Deliveries

Sales Performance - General Motors Company (GM) experienced a 7.3% year-on-year sales growth in Q2, with total deliveries reaching 746,588 vehicles, following a 16.7% increase in Q1, resulting in a 12% rise in the first half of 2025, marking GM's best first-half performance since 2019 [1][7] - In contrast, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported a decline in deliveries, with 384,122 vehicles delivered in Q2, representing a 14% decrease from the previous year, marking the second consecutive quarter of double-digit declines [1] Electric Vehicle (EV) Market - GM has launched 11 EV models over the past two years, with Chevrolet achieving a remarkable 134% growth in H1 sales, driven by the Equinox EV, which is now among the top three best-selling EVs [2] - Cadillac emerged as the leader in the luxury EV market share in Q2, contributing to GM's overall EV market share of 16%, closely aligning with its total market share of 17% in the same quarter [2] Strategic Investments - The increase in sales is attributed to GM's investments in crossovers, SUVs, and pickups, both gas and electric, which allowed the company to surpass the estimated 4% total auto industry growth [3] - To further enhance production capabilities and mitigate the effects of tariffs and government policies, GM plans to invest approximately $4 billion in U.S. production [3][7]