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Elon Musk himself has engaged with Stevenson regarding these cumulative charts, suggesting a shift in focus from cumulative revenue to cumulative free cash flow. Musk's assertion implies that a forecast of Tesla’s financial trajectory could reveal a "crazy steep" growth curve in free cash flow, signaling a potentially robust future for the company. Stevenson acknowledges this, highlighting a record in Tesla's operating cash flows, which reached $17 billion over the trailing twelve months ended Q1 2025—an essential indicator that, despite challenges, Tesla is still excelling in key financial areas.