Tesla Produces Over 408,000 Vehicles and Deploys 8.8 GWh of Energy Storage in Q1 2026
408,386
358,023
8.8 GWh
What Happened
In the first quarter of 2026, Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles (including 394,611 Model 3/Y and 13,775 other models) and delivered 358,023 vehicles (341,893 Model 3/Y and 16,130 other models). Approximately 1% of deliveries were subject to operating lease accounting. Additionally, the company deployed 8.8 GWh of energy storage products.
Tesla releases Q1 2026 production, deliveries, and deployments figures.
Tesla to hold Q1 2026 financial results and Q&A webcast at 4:30 p.m. CT.
8.8 GWh
in Q1 2026
Why this matters
These figures are key indicators of Tesla's operational performance and demand, and they foreshadow the company's upcoming quarterly financial results due April 22.
Terms in This Story
- GWh
- Gigawatt-hours, a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours.
- Operating lease accounting
- Accounting treatment for vehicles that are leased rather than sold outright, affecting revenue recognition.
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