In 2025, Tesla, an electric car company founded by Elon Musk, made several strategic moves that established it as one of the largest companies in the automotive and technology industries worldwide. The company made a record 38 percent year-over-year gain in vehicle deliveries in the first half of 2025, achieving more than 1.2 million units around the world.

This increase is despite emerging trade issues such as the U.S. tariffs on major markets such as South Korea and the European Union. Tesla’s good record of operating through economic headwinds, as it continues to increase its production capability, has made it one of the leading business news stories of the year.

Following the 15 percent tariff agreement between the Trump administration and the EU, Tesla undertook sufficient measures that ensured that its significant aspects were exempt from the tariff, which enabled it to uphold competitive pricing in Europe.

The Shanghai Gigafactory of the firm is at full capacity today. It has helped it keep pace with demand in Asia and Europe, and facilities in Fremont and Texas to ramp up production to serve the domestic market. Analysts have commended Tesla’s strategic approach to its manufacturing base, which has effectively cushioned the impact of global trade disruptions.

Samsung Collaboration Strengthens the Supply of Chips

One of the significant occurrences for Tesla in 2025 was its decision to sign a contract worth $16.5 billion with Samsung Electronics on the supply of chips. This move would stabilize the availability of high-tech semiconductors in the company’s cars as well as energy storage units.

According to Musk, who recently confirmed this partnership, this initiative will resolve the chip shortage facing the entire automotive industry in recent years. Through this acquisition, Tesla can not only enhance its supply chain but is also in a position to incorporate advanced technology into its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software as well as modern battery systems.

Such cooperation with Samsung has already paid off, as Tesla stated that it was planning to release a more robust iteration of its FSD package by Q4 2025. At the same time, the update is expected to make the Tesla cars even more special compared to the current competition in the electric vehicle industry, with enhanced navigation and safety features.

Vertical integration focusing on chip design as well as software development further distinguishes the company among other brands, such as Ford and General Motors, that have not been able to surmount challenges posed by the new trade policies implemented in the United States.

California’s “Friends and Family” Car Service

In another California-based Tesla news, its own friends and family car service pilot caused quite a splash, introduced in August 2025. State regulators have approved this project, and it enables Tesla owners to share their cars via a peer-to-peer network that is built into the Tesla app.

This service is located in the Bay Area and it has attracted much attention because more than 10K users registered within a month since its launch. This is perceived by analysts as a precursor to the much-anticipated Tesla line of robotaxi, which has the potential to disrupt the ride-sharing market led by Uber and Lyft.

Finance and Time in the Market Outlook

Tesla remains to beat the expectations when it comes to financial aspects. The company achieved revenues of 22 percent growth in the Q2 2025 to 28.7 billion, with the Model Y and Cybertruck being the sales key.

Its share price is strong with a market cap of about 1.2 trillion amidst the general volatility in the market. Investors have been alleviated by the fact that Tesla continues to enjoy high margins despite a significant investment in R&D, its share price has risen 15 percent on a year-to-date basis.

With a positive outlook, Tesla is set to take advantage of the global need for sustainable transport. Its plans to enter into Southeast Asia along with a new Gigafactory in Mexico not only indicate a desire to develop at a rapid rate, but also to endure any potential setback.

Nonetheless, there are also issues, such as regulatory pressure on FSD and the prospects of conflict with labor at its domestic facilities in America; however, strategic abilities and innovative nature of Tesla place this business in a unique position by 2025.