2022 new model plans to be exposed: Musk responds to Tesla's "158,000" new cars that have not been developed

Tesla today announced its fourth quarter 2021 earnings report, with total revenue of $17.719 billion, up 65% from $10.744 billion in the same period last year; net profit of $2.343 billion, compared to $296 million in the same period last year; and net profit attributable to common shareholders of $2.321 billion, up 760% from $270 million in the same period last year.

Musk was also interviewed after the meeting, which also revealed Tesla's next plans for 2022, which said that the continued chip shortage means that if a new model is released, it will lead to a reduction in the total number of car deliveries. "If we had launched a new car last year, there would have been no increase in total car production due to restrictions, especially on chips. Therefore, we will not introduce new models this year. There is no point in doing so. ”

Musk also confirmed that the production of the new Cyberteruck and Roadster will be delayed, "hopefully next year." Previous media reports said Tesla had postponed production of cyberruck from the end of the year to the beginning of 2023.

Asked when the $25,000 electric model will be launched, Musk said Tesla is not currently developing such a model. Over the years, Musk has been promising a low-priced model, in part because Tesla is working to lower the cost of battery production.

In 2020, Musk mentioned at the company's shareholders' meeting that Tesla may launch such a car in the next 3 years. "About 3 years from now, we are confident that we will develop a very compelling $25,000 electric vehicle and achieve full self-driving," he said at the time. However, based on past experience, Musk's predictions are often too optimistic.