Industry Rating - The industry rating for Tesla is Positive [2] Core Views - Tesla's FSD (Full-Self Driving) system has undergone significant improvements, with cumulative mileage exceeding 25.7 billion kilometers as of June 2024, of which 9.7 billion kilometers were driven using the FSD V12 version [3][9] - Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot is nearing mass production, with significant advancements in technology and cost reduction [4] - Tesla's global production and sales are gradually recovering, with Q3 2024 sales increasing by 6.4% YoY and production by 9.1% YoY [5][44][46] FSD Development - Tesla's FSD hardware has evolved through 4 generations, with the latest HW4.0 offering 720 TOPS of computing power and 5-megapixel cameras [3][9] - The FSD V12 version has seen multiple iterations, with features optimized and coverage expanded across vehicle models [3][17] - Tesla's AI training computing capacity is expected to reach the equivalent of 90,000 H100 GPUs by the end of 2024 [9] Humanoid Robot (Optimus) - Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot has reduced weight by 10kg to 63kg and increased walking speed by 30% compared to the first generation [23] - The robot is equipped with 28 actuators (14 linear and 14 rotary) and a 2.3 kWh battery, sufficient for a day's use [23][25] - The robot's dexterous hand can lift up to 20 pounds and perform fine operations, with the second-generation hand adding tactile sensors [33] Financial Performance - Tesla's Q2 2024 revenue was $25.5 billion, a 2.3% YoY increase, driven by sales growth [5][53] - Net profit in Q2 2024 was $1.48 billion, a 45.3% YoY decline, due to price reductions to boost sales [53] - Tesla's average vehicle price in Q2 2024 was $42,000, a 4.7% YoY decrease, while gross profit per vehicle fell by 24.6% to $6,000 [62] Production and Sales Recovery - Tesla's global sales in Q3 2024 increased by 6.4% YoY, with production up by 9.1% YoY [5][44][46] - The Model Y has become Tesla's best-selling model in China, surpassing the Model 3, with a 163% YoY sales increase in Q1 2022 [49] - Tesla's production recovery is driven by price reductions and promotional strategies, such as zero-interest financing [5][44][46] New Vehicle Models - Tesla plans to launch new models, including the Model 2, Juniper, Roadster 2, Robovan, and Robotaxi, targeting different market segments [69][70] - The Model 2, an entry-level sedan, is expected to be priced around $25,000 and launch in 2025 [69][70] Cost Reduction and Scale Effect - Tesla's cost leadership strategy involves reducing vehicle prices to increase sales volume, thereby lowering fixed costs per vehicle [5][57] - The company's R&D expenses in Q2 2024 increased by 13.9% YoY to $1.07 billion, while the sales, general, and administrative expense ratio decreased to 5% [66][67]
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