Tesla Market Cap More Than Market Cap of Toyota, BYD, GM, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Geely, Ferrari, BMW, Volkswagen Group, Honda, Nissan, Renault, XPENG, and NIO Combined - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the surprising fact that Tesla's market capitalization exceeds the combined market cap of numerous major global automakers, including Toyota, BYD, GM, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Geely, Ferrari, BMW, Volkswagen Group, Honda, Nissan, Renault, XPENG, and NIO. The author verified this by summing the market caps of these companies, which totaled approximately $1.16 trillion, still about $130 billion less than Tesla's valuation. This remarkable disparity raises questions about the justification for Tesla's high valuation, especially given its recent sales trends, which have been weaker compared to some competitors experiencing growth. The article further explores the speculative nature of Tesla's valuation, highlighting comments from readers who argue that Tesla's market cap reflects investor optimism about its future potential, particularly in areas like fully autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. However, skeptics point out that the current market price assumes near-perfect success without accounting for significant risks or the