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. . . As a result of Q1 2019 pricing actions taken on Model S and Model X, we incurred net $ 121 million loss for increases in the assumed forecasted return rates for cars sold under our Residual Value Guarantee and Buy Back Guarantee programs, as well as inventory write downs* for used and service loaner inventory. . . .
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. . . We write-down inventory* for any excess or obsolete inventories or when we believe that the net realizable value of inventories is less than the carrying value. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we recorded write-downs of $ 64.2 million . . .
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*inventory write-downs
2020: Q1 45,0 + Q2 ??,?
2019: Q1 64,2 + Q2 24,8 + Q3 25,0 + Q4 24,0 = 138,0 Mio. $ d.h. 34,5 im Schnitt
zum Vergleich
2018: Q1 17,3 + Q2 24,6 + Q3 12,4 + Q4 24,0 = .78,3 Mio. $ d.h. 19,6 im Schnitt
2017: Q1 21,0 + Q2 45,8 + Q3 26,2 + Q4 31,1 = 124,1 Mio. $ d.h. 31,0 im Schnitt
2016: Q1 __,_ + Q2 __,_ + Q3 __,_ + Q4 __,_ = .52,8 Mio. $ d.h. 13,2 im Schnitt
(Quelle: ir.tesla.com SEC-Filings 10-Q)