On January 29, 2025 Tesla will present its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. As usual, investors will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance that could be answered during the Q&A part of the call. This practice promotes transparency and allows shareholders to gain insights into the company's strategic plans and current developments.
Top questions from investors
Based on the submissions via the Say Technologies platform, the following questions have emerged as particularly relevant:
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Will the unattended Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature be rolled out in Texas and California this year? What hurdles still need to be overcome?
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Are there talks with other car manufacturers about licensing FSD?
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Can the purchased FSD feature be tied to our owner accounts instead of the vehicle? This would allow us to offer FSD in every Tesla that we drive or purchase and reward us for our years of loyalty.
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Is the Optimus robot largely design-locked for production in 2025?
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When will Tesla start selling Optimus and at what price?
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Elon Musk has publicly said that long-term Tesla-shareholders will have the opportunity to invest in his other companies. Can you provide more information on this?
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Is it expected that Tesla HW3 vehicles to upgrade, and if so, what is the timetable and what impact will this have on the capital expenditure of Tesla?
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What is the status of mass production of the Tesla Semi? What impact is this likely to have on large scale sales?
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Will there soon be a new, affordable Tesla-model soon?
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Will the Roadster be launched this year?
These questions reflect investors' interest in Tesla's progress in the areas of autonomous driving, product development and strategic partnerships.
Other interesting questions
In addition to the top 10 questions, investors raised other topics of interest:
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Full voice control of the vehicle via Grok: When will this feature be available and what improvements will it bring?
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Extended battery for the Cybertruck: When will this be available and what range will it offer?
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Extension of the Tesla-insurance to other federal states: Is there any current information on this?
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Integration of dry cathode cells in the Cybertruck: Are there any current developments in this area?
These questions show the broad spectrum of shareholders' interests, from technological innovations to market strategies.
Participation in the Q&A process
Investors who wish to submit questions or vote on existing questions can do so via the Say Technologies platform. The deadline for submission and voting is January 29 at 4:00 p.m. EST, just prior to the start of the earnings call. It should be noted that verification of share ownership may take between 24 and 72 hours, depending on the custodian. Therefore, it is recommended to go through this process early.
Conclusion
The upcoming earnings call provides a valuable opportunity for investors to receive direct feedback from Tesla and gain insight into the company's future plans. The questions submitted cover a broad spectrum and underline the continued interest of shareholders in Tesla's innovations and market strategies.
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