Core Viewpoint - Tesla Inc reported a 13.5% year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries for the second quarter, with significant impacts attributed to the Chinese market [1] Group 1: Delivery Performance - Tesla's vehicle deliveries in the second quarter were down 4.3% quarter-over-quarter and down 11.7% year-over-year, totaling 128,803 vehicles delivered in China [2] - The company experienced a decline in first-quarter deliveries as well, indicating ongoing demand struggles globally [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Despite initial expectations that the Model Y refresh and discounts would boost demand in China, the anticipated increase in deliveries did not materialize [3][5] - Tesla offered record discounts, including 0% financing on the Model 3 and Model Y during parts of the second quarter, yet this did not lead to improved sales [5] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Tesla faces increasing competition in China from local manufacturers such as Xpeng and Xiaomi, which offer electric vehicles priced lower than the Model Y, contributing to the decline in demand [6] - The competitive pressure in China is compounded by brand damage and boycotts faced in Europe and the U.S. [6]

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc TSLA is seeing weaker demand for its vehicles in the United States for numerous reasons, including increased competition from foreign automakers launching new vehicles in the United States.While Tesla’s foe, BYD Co BYDDY, poses a threat to Tesla's global dominance, it could be another Asian automaker that disrupts Tesla in the United States.What Happened: On Wednesday, Tesla reported second-quarter deliveries of 384,122 units, down 13.5% year-over-year.While this was the com ...