Tesla stock dropped in the DeepSeek sell off, but nothing like Nvidia stock. Deutsche Bank, however, believes investors should consider what Chinese AI means for self-driving cars too.

In many ways, these have been tough days for Tesla. Falling sales. Squeezed profit margins. Proposed changes in US government policy that could cost the company billions.

Tesla’s latest earnings report reveals a rare sales decline and stock dip, as CEO Elon Musk’s escalating controversies and political entanglements raise questions about the brand’s long-term consumer trust and market position.