New Info From 10-Q, Highland Deliveries, Giga Nevada, Cybertruck, Theft, UAW (10.23.23)
Oct 24, 2023
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Tesla's 10-Q filing reveals details from Q3; Model 3 deliveries start in Highland; Giga Nevada gets an update; Musk discusses advertising; Tesla vehicles have low theft rates; new Cybertruck videos emerge; Texas launches EV credit program; internal images of V4 Supercharger surface; governor of Neuvo Leon plans presidential campaign; UAW expands strikes on Stellantis.
Tesla expects to recognize $815 million of deferred revenue from automotive sales, with the majority likely related to Full Self-Driving (FSD)
Tesla's vehicles, such as the Model 3 and Model Y, have exhibited low theft rates compared to other models, credited to effective security features like Sentry Mode and GPS tracking
Deep dives
Tesla's Quarterly Results and Deferred Revenue
Tesla's 10Q quarterly filing with the SEC reveals some key takeaways. Notably, they recognized $360 million of revenue from deferred revenue balance in automotive sales, with the majority likely related to Full Self-Driving (FSD). They also expect to recognize $815 million of this balance over the next 12 months. In energy and storage, the deferred revenue stood at $1.05 billion, with a significant portion recognized this quarter. Additionally, Tesla reported a plan to exceed $9 billion in capital expenditures this year and revert back to $7-9 billion in the following two fiscal years.
Tesla's Financing Activities and DOJ Requests
Tesla raised its cash flow through the issuance of $2.5 billion of automotive asset-backed notes. In terms of legal matters, Tesla disclosed that they have received requests, including subpoenas, from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for information related to Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. While no wrongdoing has been concluded in any ongoing investigation, the DOJ's formalized requests for information indicate a potentially evolving legal process.
Tesla's Vehicle Theft Rates and Cybertruck Updates
Tesla's vehicles, particularly the Model 3 and Model Y, have exhibited low theft rates compared to other models, according to the IIHS. With effective security features like Sentry Mode and GPS tracking, Tesla's theft deterrence is promising. Moreover, there have been recent sightings of the Cybertruck during testing, including hill climbing and a presence at an F1 race, generating excitement as deliveries approach.
➤ Tesla publishes 10-Q SEC filing with more details from Q3 ➤ Model 3 Highland deliveries begin ➤ Giga Nevada update ➤ Musk comments on advertising ➤ Data shows low theft rate for Tesla vehicles ➤ New Cybertruck videos ➤ Texas begins EV credit program ➤ V4 Supercharger internal images ➤ Governor of Neuvo Leon plans presidential campaign ➤ UAW expands strikes on Stellantis
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