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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 | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | October 2008 |
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. | August 2023 |
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. | April 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. | 2007 |
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. | July 2017 |
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. | 2023 |
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. | 2022 |
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. | December 2018 |
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. | November 2018 |
- 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 developments and announcements about TSLA.
Earnings
New Earnings (Q4 2024)
·Jan 30, 2025, 10:03 AMView full earnings summary →Tesla Q4 2024: Demand stays robust, but battery production is the real bottleneck. Musk expects unsupervised FSD in several U.S. cities by year-end, boosting potential revenue. Autopilot is 1 crash/5.9M miles vs 1/700k otherwise—8.5x safer.