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英語ニュース教材：Tesla profits slumped 46% last year, as it lost its crown as the top EV seller（Intermediate レベル）

 

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Tesla, a leading company known for its electric vehicles (EVs), experienced a significant drop in profits last year. The company reported a 46% decrease in profits, causing concern among investors and market analysts. Tesla also revealed that it lost its position as the top seller of electric vehicles. This change in status has prompted the company to reconsider its production strategies and future goals.

One of the major changes announced by Tesla is its decision to stop producing its high-end models, the Model S and Model Y. Instead, the company plans to use the production space to focus on developing humanoid robots. This strategic shift indicates Tesla’s ambition to diversify its product line and explore new markets beyond electric vehicles.

The decision to end the production of the Model S and Model Y is significant for several reasons. Firstly, these models have been popular among luxury car buyers, contributing to Tesla’s brand image and profitability. Discontinuing them could mean losing a segment of loyal customers, at least temporarily.

However, Tesla’s move towards humanoid robots reflects the company’s innovative spirit and willingness to take risks. Humanoid robots could have a wide range of applications, from healthcare to manufacturing, potentially opening up new revenue streams for Tesla. This aligns with CEO Elon Musk’s vision of creating advanced technologies that can benefit humanity as a whole.

The decision also highlights the increasing challenges in the EV market. With more companies entering the market, competition has become fierce. Tesla’s decision to diversify may be an attempt to stay ahead in an industry that is rapidly evolving.

Investors and analysts will be closely watching how these changes impact Tesla’s financial performance in the coming years. While the move to humanoid robots is exciting, it also comes with uncertainties and risks. The success of this new venture will depend on Tesla’s ability to develop and market these robots effectively.

📝 Vocabulary

  • profit: the money a company makes after all expenses are paid（利益）
    例文: “The company’s profit increased significantly last year.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • make a profit
    • profit margin
    • increase profit
  • production: the process of creating goods and services（生産）
    例文: “The factory increased its production to meet demand.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • mass production
    • production costs
    • production line
  • strategy: a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal（戦略）
    例文: “The company developed a new strategy to expand its market.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • business strategy
    • strategic plan
    • implement a strategy
  • diversify: to expand into new areas or products（多様化する）
    例文: “The company decided to diversify its products to reach more customers.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • diversify products
    • diversify markets
    • diversify investments
  • innovative: introducing new ideas or methods（革新的な）
    例文: “The innovative design attracted many customers.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • innovative approach
    • innovative solution
    • innovative technology

✏️ Grammar Point

Past Simple Tense – “Tesla reported a 46% decrease in profits, causing concern among investors and market analysts.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
過去の事実や出来事について述べる際に使用される

💡 使用場面

過去に起きた事実や出来事を説明する際に使われます。ビジネスにおいては、過去の業績や出来事を報告する際に使われます。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: Tesla’s profits decreased by 46% last year.
  2. MCQ: What did Tesla decide to stop producing?
    a) Model 3 and Model X
    b) Model S and Model Y
    c) Model 3 and Model Y
    d) Model S and Model 3
  3. MCQ: Why is Tesla shifting focus to humanoid robots?
    a) To improve its electric vehicles
    b) To create a new brand image
    c) To explore new markets and diversify
    d) To reduce production costs
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. b) Model S and Model Y
  3. c) To explore new markets and diversify

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What was the percentage decrease in Tesla’s profits last year?
  2. Why do you think Tesla is interested in developing humanoid robots?
  3. What does the word “diversify” mean in the context of this article?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. 46%
  2. To explore new markets and potentially open new revenue streams.
  3. To expand into new areas or products

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

テスラは昨年、利益が46%も減少したと報告しました。これは、電気自動車市場での競争が激化している中での重大なニュースです。テスラは高級モデルであるModel SとModel Yの生産を終了し、その生産スペースを人型ロボットの開発に充てることを決定しました。この決定は、テスラが新たな市場を開拓し、製品ラインを多様化しようとしていることを示しています。日本においても、電気自動車市場は成長しており、テスラの動きは国内企業にも影響を与える可能性があります。今後のテスラの動向は、国際的な市場にも大きな影響を与えるでしょう。

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5684154/tesla-earnings-2025

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