WorksheetsTesla’s R&D Strategy
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which company spent the most on R&D in 2024 (per Chart 1)?
a)
Nio
b)
Tesla
c)
Xpeng
d)
Li Auto
2.
What percentage of its revenue did Tesla spend on R&D in 2024 according to Chart 2?
a)
4.6%
b)
15.8%
c)
19.8%
d)
7.7%
3.
Which of the following statements can be concluded from the charts? (Select all that apply)
a)
Tesla spends more on R&D than other EV brands in 2024
b)
Tesla’s R&D-to-revenue ratio is higher than Nio’s
c)
Tesla benefits from economies of scale, resulting in a lower R&D-to-revenue percentage
d)
Xpeng spent more in total R&D dollars than Tesla
4.
By approximately how much did Tesla’s R&D spending grow from 2023 to 2024?
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5.
Explain in your own words how Tesla’s R&D strategy contributes to lowering its long-term costs. Use at least one detail from the charts to support your explanation.
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