Tesla

• Formerly: Tesla Motors (2003–2017)
• Type: Public Company
• Industry: Automotive, Renewable energy
• Founded: July 1, 2003 in San Carlos, California, U.S.
• Founders: See § Founding
• Headquarters: 13101 Tesla Road, Austin, Texas, U.S.
• Key people: Elon Musk (CEO), Robyn Denholm (chairman)
• Services: Charging, Insurance, Connectivity
• Subsidiaries: Tesla Energy, Tesla Automation
• Products: Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, SemiPowerwall, Powerpack, and Megapacksolar panels and Solar Roof
• Website: www.tesla.com 

Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk, JB Straubel, Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, and Ian Wright in 2003. The company is named after the renowned electrical engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla.

Tesla is known for its groundbreaking electric vehicles (EVs), including the Tesla Roadster, Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck. These vehicles have gained popularity for their impressive range, high performance, innovative features, and cutting-edge technology. Tesla's cars are powered by lithium-ion battery packs and offer features like Autopilot, a semi-autonomous driving system.

The company has played a significant role in driving the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In addition to manufacturing electric vehicles, Tesla is also involved in energy storage and solar energy products.

One of Tesla's major accomplishments is the construction of the Gigafactory, a large-scale battery manufacturing plant. The first Gigafactory was built in Nevada, and several more have been established in other locations worldwide to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries.