Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk dances onstage during a delivery event for Tesla China-made Model 3 cars in Shanghai
Tesla's price cuts hammered its profit margins last quarter.
  • Tesla's profit margins plunged last quarter after the EV maker made aggressive price cuts.
  • On an earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said he'd push ahead with the strategy.
  • Musk could sacrifice short-term profits to grow Tesla's market share.

Tesla disappointed its shareholders on April 19 when it revealed how its aggressive price cuts have affected its business.