Automotive revenue increased by 19% sequentially despite only a 14% increase in deliveries, driven primarily by improved ASPs due to the new Model Y.
Energy generation and storage margins improved sequentially, achieving the highest gross profit for the business yet, despite reduced deployments.
Margins improved sequentially due to better mix, higher fixed cost absorption, and despite increased costs from tariffs.
Operating cash flows increased sequentially but higher CapEx resulted in $146 million of free cash flow for the quarter.
Operating expenses grew sequentially due to investments in AI projects, employee-related costs including stock-based compensation, and depreciation for AI compute.
Other income grew sequentially, primarily from a $284 million mark-to-market gain on Bitcoin holdings in Q2 compared to a $125 million loss in Q1.
Tariff costs increased by approximately $300 million sequentially, with two-thirds impacting automotive and the rest energy, with full impact expected in coming quarters.