Is Tesla Really In Trouble This Time? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica examines concerns about Tesla’s sales performance at the start of 2026, suggesting the company may be facing significant challenges. Historically, Tesla’s quarterly delivery schedules show slow starts in the first month followed by strong finishes, making early-month sales figures less indicative of overall performance. However, January 2026 sales appear notably weaker compared to January 2025, a period that had mitigating factors such as production pauses for a new Model Y launch and pent-up demand. Early data from 12 European markets and China—the company’s largest market outside the US—indicate a troubling decline, while increased marketing efforts in the US hint at attempts to boost flagging demand amid the loss of the $7,500 EV tax credit. The article also highlights Tesla’s ongoing reliance on the promise of full self-driving (FSD) and robotaxi capabilities to drive future sales growth. Despite nearly a decade of optimistic projections, these technologies have yet to materialize at scale, with coverage still