Tesla 2025: Margin Pressure, Rising Competition and an AI Gamble
Core EV profitability weakens as Tesla pivots toward autonomy, AI, and a lower-cost future
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Tesla closed 2025 as a company in transition.
Revenue declined. Margins compressed. Cash flow turned negative.
At the same time, management is doubling down on AI, autonomy, and a next-generation vehicle platform.
The key question: is Tesla entering a new growth phase or a period of structural pressure?
