Tesla sets record for sales, output in Q1

Tesla said it delivered about 13,450 Model S sedans and 11,550 Model X crossovers in the first quarter, while actual production in the first three months was 25,418. (DAVID PHILLIPS)

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Dana Hull

April 02, 2017 05:00 AM

Tesla Inc. set a record for deliveries and production in the first quarter, beating analysts' estimates as the company prepares to begin building the Model 3 in July.

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