Tesla Market Share Slips as Electric Vehicle Competition Heats Up
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Tesla's share of the U.S. electric vehicle market fell to 50% in Q3, down from 65% in 2022 as competition grows.
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Tesla sales rose 19.5% in Q3 but it wasn't enough to maintain market share as new competitors enter.
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A record 313,000 electric vehicles were sold in the U.S. in Q3, with 2022 sales likely to surpass 1 million.
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New competitors like Rivian, Hyundai, BMW and Mercedes have gained market share from Tesla.
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Overall electric vehicles accounted for 7.9% of U.S. auto sales in Q3, up from 6.1% a year earlier.