Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles (BEVs), stationary battery energy storage devices, solar panels, and related products and services. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla was named after the inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.
As of November 2024, Tesla offers six vehicle models: Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, Semi, and Cybertruck. The company is known for pioneering electric cars that offer both environmental benefits and high performance. Tesla's vehicles feature a skateboard chassis for a low center of gravity and structural rigidity. The company utilizes common platforms to streamline development and manufacturing. The least expensive Tesla is the Model 3, which has a base price of $36,990. The Model X has the most expensive base price at $99,990.
