Core Viewpoint - UBS raised Tesla's Q3 delivery forecast to 475,000 units, exceeding market consensus, driven by strong demand in the U.S. due to the expiration of tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, while maintaining a "Sell" rating due to expected Q4 delivery decline and stock price being more influenced by AI narratives than automotive fundamentals [1][3][9] Delivery Performance - Tesla's Q3 delivery is projected at 475,000 units, a 3% increase year-over-year and a 24% increase quarter-over-quarter, significantly higher than the previous estimate of 431,000 units and about 8% above the consensus from Visible Alpha [3][4] - UBS noted that the new forecast aligns closely with buy-side expectations, which range from 470,000 to 475,000 units [4] Market Insights - Strong U.S. demand is attributed to consumers rushing to take advantage of the $7,500 EV tax credit before it expires, potentially leading to record quarterly deliveries in the U.S. since mid-2023 [7] - European deliveries showed a recovery with a 22% quarter-over-quarter increase in the first two months of Q3, while China's retail deliveries rose approximately 45% [7] - UBS expects Q3 deliveries to exceed production by about 7%, helping to reduce inventory levels [7] Future Projections - For Q4 2025, UBS forecasts deliveries to drop to 428,000 units, a 10% quarter-over-quarter decline and a 14% year-over-year decline, factoring in the launch of the lower-priced Model Y in the U.S. and the Model Y L in China [8] - The total delivery forecast for 2025 has been raised from 1.51 million to 1.62 million units, aligning with market consensus despite a 9% year-over-year decline [8] Energy Storage Insights - UBS anticipates Tesla will report energy storage deployment of 10.4 GWh for Q3, an 8% quarter-over-quarter increase, consistent with market consensus [8] Stock Performance - Tesla's stock rose 4.16% on Wednesday, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 17% [5]