Who Makes Tesla Cars?

by George Kennedy

Tesla is an American automaker that produces electric cars and SUVs. Its vehicles have impressive acceleration and futuristic, tech-rich interiors. Tesla is a publicly traded corporation with founder Elon Musk as a major shareholder.

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Who Makes Tesla Cars?

Tesla was founded in 2003 in Palo Alto, California. In addition to founder Elon Musk, shareholders include BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and other investment funds. Its vehicles are built in its Fremont, CA production facility as well as its Gigafactory in Austin, TX. It also has a battery plant in Nevada, as well as a Shanghai, China facility that produces vehicles for Asian and European markets.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Tesla Make?

Tesla’s lineup is entirely comprised of electric vehicles. It began with the Tesla Roadster, which is an electrified version of a Lotus sports car. The Model S was its first mass-market sedan, followed by the Model X SUV. It also produces smaller and more affordable sedans and SUVs, called the Model 3 and Model Y, respectively. Most recently, it debuted the Cybertruck, which looks like nothing else on the road.

by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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