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Tesla outsells rivals in US, Musk lashes out

techApr 14, 2026402,144

Tesla led U.S. electric vehicle sales in Q1, outselling Detroit giants General Motors and Ford as well as EV upstart Rivian. Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on X after the tally, deriding rivals and calling critics "Tesla killers." The Q1 lead reinforces Tesla's domestic market advantage as automakers ramp EV launches this year and investors watch market share shifts.

Key Highlights

Tesla led U.S. EV sales in Q1, outselling GM, Ford and Rivian.
Elon Musk called critics "Tesla killers" in posts on X.
Q1 dominance raises stakes as automakers accelerate EV launches this year.
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