By Emily Bary Wells Fargo automotive analyst says Tesla ‘screens the most at risk’ this earnings season, and he sees various challenges for the year ahead Tesla Inc. is about to offer investors some hints of what’s to come, and one analyst thinks Wall Street should brace for “growing pains.” Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan expects about 13% growth in Tesla (TSLA) deliveries next year, below the company’s 50% long-term target. The year already hasn’t gotten off to a great start for the electric-vehicle company, which has cut prices in China and paused production in Germany. “There are also macroeconomic headwinds around elevated interest rates& flattening EV adoption,” Langan wrote in a Tuesday note to clients. “Additionally, there are signs of moderating growth in all three key regions.” Tesla is expected to share more about the landscape, and its outlook for the year, when it reports earnings next Wednesday afternoon. […]

Tesla (TSLA) has lowered prices of its Model Y cars in Germany, according to media reports on Wednesday. Prices of Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance were slashed by 5,000 euros to 49,990 euros ($54,309) and 55,990 euros, respectively, the reports said. Model Y rear-wheel drive models were also reduced by 1,900 euros to 42,990 euros. The cuts came a week after the EV made similar cuts to Model 3 and Model Y vehicles last week. Tesla did not immediately respond to MT Newswires’ request for comment. Tesla reportedly posted a 9% decline in new registrations to 63,685 vehicles in Germany last year, Reuters reported, citing German government figures. The US EV maker lost its rank as top EV seller Germany to Volkswagen, which now has a market share of nearly 14% against Tesla’s 12%. Shares of the company were down 2.2% in recent premarket activity.