# Elon Musk says Tesla will sell 5 million cars by 2030 — math says otherwise

- Source: The Verge
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:42:52+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1016055/elon-musk-tesla-5-million-cars-2030-reality-check
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-sell-5-million-cars-by-2030-math-says-otherw-5056f0/

On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, Elon Musk made one of his patented pie-in-the-sky predictions that typically sends his fans into paroxysms of ecstasy: 5 million vehicle deliveries by 2030. "We were aiming for 5 million vehicles a year by approximately 2030," he said. "And I think we've got a good shot of achieving that goal." […]

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