Tesla Inc. shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time the company reported earnings— a set-up that usually spells high expectations for upcoming results. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares surged 4% in after-hours trading despite missing Wall Streets fourth-quarter revenue estimates. The electric vehicle (EV) giant reported revenue of $25.71 billion, below

For the quarter that ended on Dec. 31, Tesla reported adjusted earnings per share of 73 cents, up from 71 cents per share in the same quarter of the previous year, on revenue of $25.71 billion, up 2% year-over-year. Both figures fell short of the 76 cents per share and revenue of $27.23 billion expected by analysts.

Tesla Inc. fell short of Wall Street’s earnings estimates in the fourth quarter, underscoring the challenges the automaker faces as demand for electric vehicles fades.