# Tesla’s recovery hits a speed bump

> Tesla sold fewer vehicles in the third quarter than it did a year ago, when consumers rushed to cash in on expiring federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1003601/teslas-recovery-hits-a-speed-bump?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abfce95039711dd65471f6a)
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ai #tesla #ev
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