7 Positives from Tesla in 3rd Quarter - CleanTechnica

The article highlights seven positive aspects from Tesla’s third-quarter report despite some overall concerning financial trends. Notably, Tesla’s energy storage deployment saw an impressive 81% year-over-year increase, rising from 6.9 GWh in Q3 2024 to 12.5 GWh in Q3 2025, contributing to a 44% growth in energy generation and storage revenue. This growth is expected to continue due to the expanding role of energy storage on the grid and a longer phaseout period for solar energy tax credits compared to electric vehicles (EVs). Additionally, Tesla’s free cash flow grew significantly by 46% year-over-year, reaching $3.99 billion in Q3 2025, aided by a $1.3 billion reduction in capital expenditures. Other positive trends include a 25% increase in “services and other revenue,” which likely includes Supercharging revenue. Tesla’s Supercharger network expanded by 16% in active stations and 18% in