Tesla reports $717.5 million Q2 loss; Musk apologizes for 'bad manners' Tesla reports $717.5 million Q2 loss; Musk apologizes for 'bad manners' August 1, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The EV maker expects to increase Model 3 production to 6,000 per week by late August, buoying expectations Tesla will meet its goal of profitability and positive cash flow this year. Shares surged.