<p>April 1 (Reuters) - Tesla’s  (TSLA.O)  first-quarter deliveries are expected to be lower than in the December quarter as the electric-vehicle maker struggles with uneven demand and intensifying competition in key markets.</p>
<p>The Elon Musk-led EV maker is expected to report deliveries before the markets open on Thursday.</p>
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<li>Analysts polled by Visible Alpha expect Tesla to deliver about 368,900 vehicles in the January–March period, representing a sequential decline of 11.8% but growth of 9.6% from a year earlier, when a major backlash against Musk’s far-right political rhetoric hurt sales</li>
<li>The average of 23 estimates compiled by Tesla is 365,645 units</li>
<li>Intensifying competition in Europe and China and the expiry of a $7,500 federal tax credit in the U.S. on EV purchases in September weigh on demand</li>
<li>While Wall Street estimates still point to modest growth this year, sentiment has shifted notably in recent months, with some analysts expecting a decline</li>
<li>Analysts expect deliveries of 1.7 million vehicles this year, and 1.84 million units in 2027, according to Visible Alpha data</li>
<li>Tesla is increasingly shifting its focus beyond electric vehicles, placing bets on solar energy, humanoid robots, and autonomous robotaxis as the next pillars of its business.</li>
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- Tesla is expected to report a decline in first-quarter vehicle deliveries, with estimates around 368,900 units, down 11.8% from the previous quarter.  
- The decrease is attributed to uneven demand, heightened competition in key markets, and the ending of a federal tax credit on EV purchases.  
- Analysts anticipate Tesla will deliver 1.7 million vehicles this year and are shifting focus towards solar energy and autonomous ventures for future growth.

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