Tesla produced its 7 millionth electric vehicle in October, a milestone in the company's mission to normalize more sustainable transportation, according to Electrek.
The achievement was announced alongside Tesla's Q4 2024 financial results. The landmark vehicle rolled off the production line at the Fremont factory on October 22.
This milestone highlights Tesla's extraordinary growth. After taking 16 years to produce its first million vehicles by early 2020, per the report, the innovative automaker manufactured an additional 6 million electric cars in just four years.
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Tesla's global manufacturing network has played a crucial role in this achievement. In a company statement, Tesla announced: "The Shanghai factory recently achieved two notable milestones: producing its 3-millionth vehicle in October and exporting its 1-millionth vehicle in September."
For consumers, Tesla's growing production capacity has contributed to EV adoption. The company's ability to manufacture at scale has helped drive down the cost of electric vehicles industry-wide, pushing other automakers to accelerate their own programs.
Ultimately, the increased competition and production capacity are reducing carbon pollution by making it easier for more drivers to switch from gas-guzzlers to electric alternatives, which are also generally less expensive to maintain and operate.
While Tesla's growth leveled off in 2024 — the company expects to deliver roughly the same number of vehicles as the previous year, per Electrek — the achievement of 7 million electric vehicles on the road represents a significant environmental boon. These numbers reflect Tesla's successful expansion into international markets.
No other automaker has produced as many fully electric vehicles, making Tesla a driving force in the transportation revolution.
The milestone reflects how far electric vehicles have come in just over a decade. What started as a niche market has snowballed into a mainstream movement, and now Tesla is spearheading a more sustainable and affordable automotive future all around the world.
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