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Tesla does over $100 billion in revenue in 2024 (missed)

Elon Musk promised Tesla does over $100 billion in revenue in 2024 by the end of 2024. The deadline passed and it didn't happen.

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“Tesla this year we'll do over 100 billion in revenue”
— Elon Musk · Aug 3, 2024 · Lex Fridman Podcast (August 3, 2024), video, ~01:18:31 01:18:31 ↗
Video: Lex Fridman Podcast (August 3, 2024), video, ~01:18:31
▶ WATCH HIM SAY IT @ 01:18:31 — LEX FRIDMAN PODCAST (AUGUST 3, 2024), VIDEO, ~01:18:31
What actually happened

Tesla reported 2024 revenue of $97.69 billion, under $100 billion. Tesla Q4/FY2024 results ($97.7B revenue) ↗

The Progression

Aug 3, 2024
The promise: “Tesla this year we'll do over 100 billion in revenue” · Lex Fridman Podcast (August 3, 2024), video, ~01:18:31 01:18:31 ↗
Dec 31, 2024
Deadline passed. Tesla reported 2024 revenue of $97.69 billion, under $100 billion. Tesla Q4/FY2024 results ($97.7B revenue) ↗
Today · Oct 12, 2026
Status: Missed · 650 days past due. Never happened.

On Lex Fridman #438 in August 2024 Elon Musk said Tesla would do over $100 billion in revenue that year. It reported $97.7 billion.

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