Tesla deliveries expected to slump on China competition, weak demand

Electric vehicle maker Tesla is expected to release first-quarter delivery figures next week that show a sales slowdown amid increasing competition in the EV market and a waning boost from price cuts.The world's most valuable automaker has seen years of rapid sales growth but is bracing for a slowdown in 2024. Tesla is projected to deliver 458,500 vehicles in the quarter ending March 31, according to analysts polled by Visible Alpha. That amount is up from the 422,875 vehicles sold in the f