2025-12-29 19:32:34

The Sales Numbers Get All the Spotlight, But Here's What Everyone Overlooks: R&D Spending

Take a look at how much Tesla has actually invested in research and development over the past decade:

2015: $700M
2016: $800M
2017: $1.4B
2018: $1.5B
2019: $1.3B
2020: $1.5B
2021: $2.6B
2022: $3.1B
2023: $4B
2024: $4.5B

That's a 6.4x increase in under a decade. While market conversations obsess over quarterly revenue and sales metrics, the real innovation engine—sustained R&D investment—barely makes headlines. For any company building toward the future (whether automotive, tech, or blockchain), this shows where real competitive advantage actually comes from. It's not flashy, but it compounds.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 16h ago

I've always said that the true secret to wealth has never been in sales figures. Tesla's R&D has increased sixfold over the past decade, while others are still focused on quarterly reports. They've already laid out plans for the next ten years. This is the advantage of being an early mover.

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GateUser-addcaaf7

· 16h ago

Wow, a 6.4x growth... this is the true mindset of a ruthless player. What's the use of just focusing on sales numbers? Long-term winners are疯狂堆R&D, while others are still looking at quarterly reports—we're already building the future. This data is incredibly inspiring for Web3 as well. How many projects shout about their vision every day but skimp on R&D budgets? No wonder they die out quickly. Tesla's move is brilliant. Compound interest... the gap after ten years is too big to even imagine. This is why I believe in teams that are truly willing to invest in research and development. Everyone else is just talking nonsense.

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0xLostKey

· 16h ago

Wow, this is true strategic vision. While others focus on quarterly reports, we look at R&D. What does a 6.4x growth indicate? It shows that Musk really wants to build the future.

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pvt_key_collector

· 17h ago

Wow, $4.5 billion R&D budget... No wonder Tesla can outperform other automakers. They've long bet everything on their foundation. Nobody pays attention to this data; they only scream about quarterly sales. It's really funny. That's why I believe in certain Web3 projects. Only those willing to invest heavily in R&D can survive until the end.

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NervousFingers

· 17h ago

6.4x growth, truly amazing... But to be honest, the market only loves to see those dazzling sales figures. Who cares about the behind-the-scenes investments?

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