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Core Viewpoint - Tesla is facing significant challenges with declining sales and disappointing financial results, leading to a potential need for strategic changes to regain market momentum [1][2][9]. Sales Performance - Tesla's new car registrations in the EU fell by 39.5% year-on-year in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline [1][7]. - Including the UK and other countries, the total new car registrations dropped by 23% to 34,800 units in June [8]. - Year-to-date, Tesla's new car registrations in the EU have consistently decreased, with declines of 40.5% in May, nearly 53% in April, and 36% in March [8]. Financial Results - Tesla's Q2 financial report revealed a 16% year-on-year decline in net profit to $1.172 billion and a 12% drop in total revenue to $22.5 billion [10]. - Revenue from automotive sales decreased by 15% to $15.8 billion, while operating profit plummeted by 42% to $923 million, resulting in an operating margin drop from 6.3% to 4.1% [10]. - The decline in revenue and profitability is attributed to reduced sales and a significant 51% decrease in carbon credit revenue, which fell to $439 million [11]. Future Outlook - Tesla anticipates continued uncertainty in sales for the upcoming quarters, with potential challenges due to the expiration of electric vehicle tax credits [13][15]. - The company is preparing to launch a new affordable electric vehicle, a revised version of the Model Y, to address declining sales [6][18]. - Initial production of the new model began in June, with plans for mass production in the second half of the year [19]. Strategic Initiatives - Tesla's strategy includes a focus on producing more affordable vehicles to enhance consumer purchasing power, as demand exists but financial constraints limit sales [22]. - Analysts suggest that introducing new models, particularly lower-priced options, is crucial for Tesla to return to a growth trajectory [23]. Autonomous Driving and Robotics - Tesla has successfully launched its first RoboTaxi service in Austin, with positive customer feedback and no significant safety incidents reported [25]. - The company plans to expand the service area significantly and aims to cover half of the U.S. population by the end of the year [26]. - Tesla is also advancing its humanoid robot project, with plans to produce 1 million units annually, aiming for prototype release by the end of the year [28].