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Tesla's profits soared to a record – but challenges are mounting

The company has seen its share value drop sharply, and rivals are edging into the electric vehicle market. But after doubling its profits in a year, Tesla says it has no plans to slow down.
A Tesla charging station stands in a parking lot in Springfield, Va., on Jan. 17. The automaker decreased the prices of Teslas by up to 20%, a move seen as a reaction to competition in the global market for electric vehicles and rising inflation rates.
Updated January 25, 2023 at 6:22 PM ET

Tesla reported record profits and record revenues for 2022, as the company heads into a new year facing a number of steep challenges.

Profit for the year hit $12.6 billion, more than doubling since 2021 and beating the expectations of most analysts.

The company, which has blown past skeptics and doubters for years, acknowledged there's "short-term uncertainty" about the broader economy.

But it's showing no plans

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