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Tesla Profitability at Risk as Emissions Regulations Shift in Europe and US

Tesla‘s (Nasdaq: TSLA) profitability faces potential challenges as regulatory changes on both sides of the Atlantic threaten a key revenue stream from emissions credits that has historically bolstered the electric vehicle maker’s bottom line.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday that the EU would grant automakers a three-year window to meet carbon dioxide emissions targets originally set for 2025.

“Instead of the annual compliance, companies will get three years on the principle of banking and borrowing,” von der Leyen said in a press briefing. “The targets will stay the same but it means more breathing space for industry and more clarity, without changing the agreed targets.”

The relaxed timeline could reduce automakers’ immediate need to purchase regulatory credits from Tesla, which has benefited significantly from selling such credits to companies that exceed emissions limits.

According to regulatory filings, these credits have generated approximately 34% of Tesla’s $32 billion in profits since 2012. For the first nine months of 2024, that rate approached 43%.

Securities and Exchange Commission filings show that about one-third of Tesla’s $35 billion in profits since 2014 has come from selling federal and state regulatory credits to other automakers.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has taken on a role with the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, has previously advocated for ending subsidies.

“I’m literally saying get rid of all subsidies,” Musk said in a 2021 Wall Street Journal interview. When asked about the impact on Tesla, Musk acknowledged it would hurt his company in the short term but would be “devastating for our competitors.”


Information for this story was found via Bloomberg, Washington Post, and the sources and companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to the organizations discussed. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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