Tesla started its quarter with a production of more than 11,500 vehicles, including more than 7,000 models 3

It seems that the era of an unsustainable explosion of production is over for Tesla, the manufacturer starting the fourth quarter with a production of more than 11,500 vehicles, including more than 7,000 models.

Last quarter, we closely followed Tesla's production on what turned out to be the company's largest quarter with just over 80,000 vehicles produced, including more than 53,000 models.

As usual, Tesla ended the quarter in strength, but last week was particularly strong with 5,300 models 3 – a new record for the automaker.

Everyone was wondering if Tesla was able to keep the high production rate after the end of the quarter, and it seems that the answer is generally positive.

A reliable source, familiar with Tesla's production, told Electrek that the manufacturer had produced about 11,500 cars (S models, X models and 3), including about 7,400 models 3, so far this quarter.

This means that Tesla has managed to maintain model 3 output of close to 5,000 units a week despite the anticipated slowdown in the beginning of the quarter.

Tesla has yet to issue production and delivery forecasts for the fourth quarter, but has announced plans to improve Model 3 production throughout the quarter. We were therefore expecting a modest increase at least.

We should have a better idea of ​​Tesla's expectations with the publication of third quarter results next month.

Electrek's Take

I think these figures are good, especially for the first two weeks of the quarter or so.

There is no doubt that Tesla is still well behind its target of 6,000 units a week at the end of August, but I feel that Tesla has abandoned this goal because it focuses on the profitability of production rather than the rise.

Nevertheless, the company needs to increase model 3 production in the quarter and we will monitor progress in the coming weeks.

With the promise of the upcoming baseline and next quarter's international expansion, I would like Tesla to reach 7,000 to 8,000 units a week by the end of the quarter.

Although this represents a significant increase over a short period, I think it will be necessary to support Tesla's plans.

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