Electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has recently announced job cuts which have heightened concerns amongst Wall Street analysts. They believe that Tesla is experiencing a demand problem for its EV products.
The job cuts were announced after Tesla reduced the prices of its vehicles, which was seen as an attempt to stimulate demand. However, some analysts suggest that this might indicate weak demand overall. These concerns are compounded by the fact that the federal tax credit for Tesla vehicles in the U.S is set to decrease from $7,500 to $1,875 by the end of this year, which could potentially further reduce demand.
In response, Tesla points to its growth – the company delivered nearly 500,000 cars in 2020, a 36% increase over the previous year. However, this is still lower than the company’s delivery target of 500,000 vehicles.
In conclusion, the recent job cuts at Tesla have caused anxiety amongst Wall Street analysts about whether the EV manufacturer is facing a demand problem.