Tesla (TSLA, $338.19) Slashes Car Prices By 12% to 26% In China, To Prevent Tariffs From Hurting Its Chinese Market
Tesla is again set to lower car prices for customers in China. On Thursday, the electric car maker announced that it will be slashing prices of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV by between 12% and 26% in China – even as the ongoing trade war/tariff slapping battle between the U.S. and China makes it potentially costlier to import cars from the U.S.
In May, Tesla slashed prices following China's announcement to reduce import tariff rate from 25% to 15% on U.S.-made cars. But in July, Tesla had to raise prices, after China slapped a higher, 25% tariff rate on cars imported from the U.S. as a retaliation to U.S. tariffs.
As of the latest price cut in China, Model S basic version will come at 782,900 yuan ($113,000) — down from 849,900 yuan ($122,525). Model X’s most expensive version’s price is down to around 1.2 million yuan ($171,000), from 1.57 million yuan ($227,000). Tesla Model 3 is scheduled to be launched in China with a starting price of 540,000 yuan ($78,000).
With the price cuts, Tesla is willing to absorb a “significant” part of the import tariffs in China, as indicated by its spokesperson. It seems that the carmaker does not want to let tariffs get in the way of its potential market in China – the world’s largest buyer of electric vehicles. Tesla’s revenues from China doubled last year to more than $2 billion, and China accounted for almost 20% of the company’s total car sales.
But Tesla might also be planning to curb some of the import tariff costs. It is setting up a factory in China’s Shanghai, which is expected to produce a significant number of vehicles so the carmaker has to potentially rely less on imports to serve the Chinese market.
TSLA in downward trend: 10-day moving average crossed below 50-day moving average on July 08, 2025
The 10-day moving average for TSLA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 08, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 30, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on TSLA as a result. In of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for TSLA turned negative on June 25, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
TSLA moved below its 50-day moving average on July 03, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TSLA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TSLA's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 29 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 8 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The 50-day moving average for TSLA moved above the 200-day moving average on July 01, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TSLA advanced for three days, in of 341 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
TSLA may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 262 cases where TSLA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. TSLA’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.905) is normal, around the industry mean (6.217). P/E Ratio (40.726) is within average values for comparable stocks, (17.826). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.067) is also within normal values, averaging (5.723). TSLA has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.042). P/S Ratio (6.305) is also within normal values, averaging (79.562).
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