Tesla sales tail off as credit shrinks; shares fall 8.2%

Tesla stores — Tesla’s constantly shifting approach to its lineup and retail strategy has rattled investors and stoked confusion. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)

By:

DANA HULL

By:

Bloomberg

April 04, 2019 02:07 AM

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tesla Inc. reported a drop-off in deliveries in the first quarter after U.S. incentives for its vehicles shrank and the company struggled to quickly get Model 3 sedans to overseas consumers.

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