# Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk hit back at critics on Monday as the EV giant outsold all of its rivals in the U.S. domestic market during the first quarter of 2026.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Tesla sold over 117,300 EVs in the U.S. in Q1 2026, outselling all rivals combined.
- Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 together accounted for over 101,000 U.S. sales in Q1 2026.
- Tesla's retail sales in China dropped over 16% year-on-year in Q1 2026.
- Tesla's Model S and X purchase clause allows the company to seek over $50,000 if violated.

**Companies:** Tesla Inc.
**Countries:** United States, China

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