Tesla shares can’t stop sliding. The stock sank 6.3% to $328.50 Tuesday and was the day’s worst performer on the Nasdaq 100. It was Tesla’s lowest close since Nov. 15 and its fifth consecutive day of falling.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been in freefall, and that accelerated today. Shares of the electric vehicle (EV) leader are now lower by more than 15% so far this year. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, Tesla shares were down by 5.

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, unveiled "DiPilot," an assisted driving system (like a smart co-pilot or an extra pair of eyes while driving) that will integrate AI features from DeepSeek (Chinese AI Startup).

There is a lot at stake, reminds the investor. TSLA’s valuation north of $1 trillion means that the company is trading at a forward adjusted EPS multiple of greater than 120x. This is significantly more than the 4x median of the auto industry, adds JR, meaning that TSLA’s valuation is likely based on robotaxi excitement.

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