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Tesla, Inc. is a company that operates in the automotive and energy sectors, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, sales, and leasing of electric vehicles and energy products . The company sells electric vehicles, including models such as the Model 3, Y, S, X, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi, along with automotive regulatory credits, used vehicles, and related services . Additionally, Tesla offers energy generation and storage products like the Powerwall and Megapack, contributing to its diversification efforts .
- Automotive - Encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, sales, and leasing of electric vehicles, including the Model 3, Y, S, X, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi. Includes sales of automotive regulatory credits, used vehicles, non-warranty after-sales vehicle services, body shop and parts, paid Supercharging, vehicle insurance revenue, and retail merchandise .
- Energy Generation and Storage - Involves the design, manufacture, installation, sales, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack. Includes related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives .
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Elon Musk ExecutiveBoard | Technoking of Tesla and CEO | CEO of SpaceX, CTO of X Corp., CEO of x.AI, Founder of The Boring Company, Founder of Neuralink | Co-founded Tesla in 2004, became CEO in 2008, and has led Tesla to become one of the most valuable companies globally. Also leads multiple ventures in space, AI, and tunneling. | View Report → |
Vaibhav Taneja Executive | Chief Financial Officer | None | Joined Tesla in 2017, promoted to CFO in August 2023. Previously served as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. | View Report → |
Xiaotong (Tom) Zhu Executive | Senior Vice President, Automotive | None | Joined Tesla in 2014, led Gigafactory Shanghai construction and operations, and promoted to SVP in 2023. | |
Ira Ehrenpreis Board | Director | Founder and Managing Member of DBL Partners, Chairman of VCNetwork, President of WAVC | Tesla Board member since 2007, chairs the Compensation and Nominating Committees. A leader in impact investing and venture capital. | |
James Murdoch Board | Director | CEO of Lupa Systems | Tesla Board member since 2017. Former executive at 21st Century Fox and Sky plc, with expertise in media and corporate governance. | |
JB Straubel Board | Director | Founder and CEO of Redwood Materials, Board Member at QuantumScape | Co-founded Tesla and served as CTO from 2005 to 2019. Rejoined Tesla's Board in 2023. Focuses on battery recycling and sustainability through Redwood Materials. | |
Joe Gebbia Board | Director | Co-Founder of Airbnb, Founder of Samara, Chairman of Airbnb.org, Trustee at Rhode Island School of Design, Member of Olympic Refuge Foundation | Joined Tesla's Board in 2022. Known for his entrepreneurial expertise and design innovation as a co-founder of Airbnb. | |
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson Board | Director | Director at Wolverine World Wide and McKesson Corporation | Joined Tesla's Board in 2018. Former EVP and CHRO at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Brings expertise in HR, governance, and legal matters. | |
Robyn Denholm Board | Chair of the Board | Operating Partner at Blackbird Ventures, Chair of Technology Council of Australia | Joined Tesla's Board in 2014 and became Chair in 2018. Brings decades of experience in technology and finance. |
- With the reduction in average selling prices due to financing incentives impacting automotive margins , how does Tesla plan to sustain profitability amid increasing cost pressures and competitive pricing in the EV market?
- Tesla has delayed the Roadster for years, citing focus on higher-impact projects ; can you provide a concrete timeline for its release and explain how it fits into Tesla's overall strategic priorities?
- With the ambitious goal to achieve full autonomy by Q2 next year , what specific challenges does Tesla face in securing regulatory approval and public acceptance for its autonomous vehicles?
- Given the collaboration between Tesla and xAI and potential concerns about conflicts of interest , how do you address these concerns and clarify how xAI's development directly benefits Tesla's mission and shareholders?
- As you focus on expanding in-car software offerings and improving features like the browser , how does Tesla plan to balance the integration of advanced features without compromising driver safety, especially before full autonomy is widely available?
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for TSLA.
- Jack Hartung has been appointed to Tesla’s Board of Directors and will also serve on the Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2025.
- Hartung brings extensive financial and leadership experience from his tenure at Chipotle, where he held multiple senior roles including President and Chief Strategy Officer.
- Financial Performance: Revenues declined 9% YoY to $19.3B due to lower automotive deliveries and reduced average selling prices, with operating income falling 66% YoY to $0.4B (2.1% margin); Tesla also reported $0.9B non-GAAP net income, $0.7B free cash flow, and total cash and investments of $37.0B with a sequential $0.4B increase
- Production & Supply Chain Update: Completed a simultaneous Model Y update across global factories resulting in temporary delivery declines but achieving sellouts in key markets, alongside a robust Model Y production ramp-up across four factories supported by improved supply chain management amid global headwinds
- Advancements in Autonomy & AI: Progressing on autonomous driving initiatives with plans to launch fully autonomous rides—including robotaxi services in Austin by June and broader city rollouts by year-end—bolstered by strategic investments in AI technologies
- Record Energy Storage Performance: Achieved a record gross profit in the energy storage segment driven by strong demand and product innovations like the new Powerwall 3
- Robotics & Supply Chain Localization: Continued progress on the Optimus humanoid robot project, expecting thousands of units by year-end, while regionalizing supply chains to enhance resilience against geopolitical risks
- Tesla produced over 362,000 vehicles and delivered more than 336,000 vehicles in Q1 2025, with the production including Model 3/Y and other models, despite production slowdowns from the Model Y line changeover.
- Q1 2025 also saw the deployment of 10.4 GWh of energy storage products, signaling continued progress in Tesla’s energy initiatives and setting the stage for the upcoming financial results announcement on April 22, 2025.