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| Corporate Profile | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Corporation (NASDAQ: TSLA) |
| Industry | Automotive & Clean Energy |
| Founded | 1 July 2003 |
| Founder(s) | Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, Elon Musk, J. B. Straubel, Ian Wright |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States} |
| Parent | Independent |
| Operations & Leadership | |
| Leadership | Elon Musk (Technoking / CEO), Robyn Denholm (Chair) |
| Products | Electric vehicles, Solar glass roofs, Megapack energy storage |
| Services | Vehicle service, Energy installation, Financial services |
| Employees | 140,473 |
| Financials & Links | |
| Revenue | $96.77 Billion USD |
| Website | Official Website |
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles (EVs), stationary battery energy storage devices from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar shingles, and related products and services.
Overview
Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the global market leader in battery electric vehicles. Through its integrated energy division, Tesla Energy, the company is also a major installer of photovoltaic solar systems and energy storage solutions worldwide.
History
The company was incorporated as Tesla Motors, Inc. in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk joined as the largest shareholder and chairman in 2004 following a Series A investment round, later becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2008.
Tesla launched its first production vehicle, the Roadster sports car, in 2008. This was followed by the Model S sedan in 2012, Model X SUV in 2015, Model 3 sedan in 2017, Model Y crossover in 2020, and Cybertruck in 2023.
Products and services
- Passenger Electric Vehicles: Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck.
- Commercial Mobility: Tesla Semi class-8 electric freight vehicle.
- Stationary Energy Storage: Powerwall for residential backup and Megapack for utility-scale grid infrastructure.
- Solar Power Solutions: Retrofit solar panels and integrated Solar Roof tiles.
- Supercharger Network: Global high-speed DC fast-charging network comprising over 50,000 charging posts.
Operations
Tesla operates major manufacturing facilities known as "Gigafactories" across North America, Europe, and Asia:
- Gigafactory Texas (Austin, Texas – Global HQ & Assembly)
- Gigafactory California (Fremont, California – Vehicle Assembly)
- Gigafactory Nevada (Sparks, Nevada – Battery & Drivetrain)
- Gigafactory Shanghai (Shanghai, China – Model 3/Y Assembly)
- Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (Grünheide, Germany – Model Y & Cell Production)
Financial information
Tesla was listed on the NASDAQ exchange in June 2010. The company joined the S&P 500 index in December 2020 and achieved full-year profitability starting in 2020. Annual revenue exceeded $96 billion USD in recent fiscal reporting.
Corporate governance
- Technoking of Tesla & CEO: Elon Musk
- Board Chair: Robyn Denholm
- Senior Leadership: Vaibhav Taneja (Chief Financial Officer), Tom Zhu (Senior Vice President, Automotive)
References
1. Tesla, Inc. Form 10-K Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended December 31. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Vance, Ashlee (2015). Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future. HarperCollins.
3. Official Corporate Press Releases & Regulatory Announcements. Tesla Investor Relations.