New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Tesla Inc. on Thursday posted a seven percent increase in third-quarter vehicle deliveries, marking a rebound after a string of declines in recent quarters.

The electric vehicle maker said it delivered 497,099 cars during the three-month period, reversing recent weakness that analysts had partly attributed to consumer pushback over CEO Elon Musk's outspoken political views.

Tesla did not provide a regional sales breakdown, but industry trends indicate US deliveries played a significant role. Automakers have seen a surge in electric vehicle sales following the expiration of a federal tax credit under legislation backed by President Donald Trump.

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