$1.4 billion of Tesla's assets mysteriously vanish.

A report points to a suspicious discrepancy of $1.4 billion between Tesla's capital expenditures and the increase in asset value during the second half of 2024.

The Financial Times discovered a $1.4 billion discrepancy in Tesla's financial reports. Photo: CNN .

According to an analysis by the Financial Times , in the last six months of 2024, Tesla spent $6.3 billion on the purchase of assets, factories, and equipment. However, when compared to the company's balance sheet, the combined value of assets, factories, and equipment increased by only $4.9 billion during the same period, reaching $51 billion .

This $1.4 billion discrepancy (equivalent to $6.3 billion minus $4.9 billion ) has been pointed out by the Financial Times as a mysterious "disappearance" of funds.

A Financial Times report suggests that unless Tesla clearly explains this discrepancy in its upcoming earnings report, it could be a sign of irregularities in the electric car manufacturer's financial management.

Currently, Tesla has not issued any official comment on this report. Investors and analysts will wait for Tesla's next earnings report for more information.

The lack of transparency in Tesla's financial reporting comes amid significant pressure on the company's stock. A series of global protests have been underway since Elon Musk began working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The slogan "don't buy Tesla" has appeared in protests in Berlin and Wales.

This protest movement originated on Bluesky, a platform competing with Elon Musk's X, urging owners to sell their Tesla cars and stock to "stop Musk now." One website lists dozens of public protests at Tesla showrooms in recent weeks.

Faced with this situation, Elon Musk shared that Tesla is a peaceful company and they haven't done anything harmful. He also suggested that the vandalism and protests were part of a larger conspiracy against him.