How many years does Tesla's technology currently lead its competitors?

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UBS analysts predicted in a March note that Tesla will be the most profitable EV manufacturer until at least 2025,

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while Volkswagen would have eclipsed Tesla in terms of EV sales by then.

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Tesla has not maintained profitability despite the high demand for its vehicles and its rapid growth.

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The company has also invested heavily in infrastructure, among other initiatives, by constructing a new Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.

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A dissection of a Tesla Model 3 by Nikkei revealed that Tesla Motors Inc.'s electronics are six years ahead of Toyota and Volkswagen,

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the world's largest and second-largest automakers, respectively. It suggests Tesla is approximately 6 years ahead of Toyota and VW,

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which are expecting similar technologies to come in competitive automobiles by 2025.

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