Founders: Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, not Elon Musk. Musk joined the company as a major investor and became its public face.
Model Naming Quirk: The arrangement of Tesla cars follows a pleasing pattern: Model S, 3, X, and Y.
Elon Musk said it was meant to spell “S3XY,” with the number 3 replacing the “E.”
Battery Focus: Tesla’s breakthroughs are not only in electric cars but also in battery technology. Tesla has invested heavily in creating powerful and long-lasting batteries, not only for cars but also for energy storage solutions like the Powerwall.
Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla’s Autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system, but it is not fully autonomous. The company is working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which could eventually enable true autonomous driving.
Gigafactory: Tesla operates large manufacturing plants known as Gigafactories, located in the US, China, and Germany. These factories are integral to Tesla’s ability to scale production and reduce costs.
SpaceX connection: Tesla and SpaceX, both run by Elon Musk, share more than just a CEO. The companies collaborate on technology, and SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket even launched a Tesla Roadster into space as part of a 2018 test flight.
Sustainable vision: Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
In addition to electric cars, the company is a leader in solar power and energy storage solutions.
Over-the-Air Updates: Tesla is the first automaker to allow over-the-air software updates, letting owners download new features and improvements to their cars without visiting a dealership.
AI and Robots: Tesla’s AI Day event introduced the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot designed to handle or perform dangerous or repetitive tasks. repetitive tasks, showcasing Musk’s vision for AI and robotics beyond cars. Environmental Impact: Tesla has reduced the overall carbon footprint of its vehicle manufacturing and is working to create a fully recy
