Sales are hardly lagging when compared to the 1 year ago quarter. Compared to the previous quarter, sure, but there is seasonal variability and Q1 is the worst

Sales are hardly lagging when compared to the 1 year ago quarter. Compared to the previous quarter, sure, but there is seasonal variability and Q1 is the worst for car sales. Deliveries were low because Tesla was ramping up international deliveries for the first time, adding the extra delivery time required by slow transit on boats to Europe and Asia. Sales of Model S and X were lower because potential buyers were waiting for rumored updates. And some former S/X buyers were opting for Model 3.