Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect more pain is in store

Core Insights - Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales for the third quarter, likely driven by consumer rush to utilize a $7,500 credit before its expiration on September 30 [1] Sales Performance - Sales in the three months through September rose by 7% compared to the same period last year, following two quarters of significant declines [2] - Total sales reached 497,099 units, up from 462,890 units in the same period last year, defying analyst expectations of a slight decline to 456,000 units [3]