04/28/2025
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10 Lesser-Known Facts About Tesla
Founders: Tesla was started in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning—not Elon Musk. Musk later joined as a major investor and became the company’s most recognizable figure.
Model Names: Tesla's car models—S, 3, X, and Y—were designed to spell “S3XY,” with the number 3 standing in for “E.”
Battery Innovation: Tesla’s real edge lies in battery development. It’s heavily invested in batteries not just for cars, but also for home energy systems like the Powerwall.
Autopilot vs. FSD: Tesla’s Autopilot helps with driving, but isn’t fully autonomous. The company is developing Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech to allow cars to drive themselves one day.
Gigafactories: Tesla runs large factories—called Gigafactories—in the U.S., China, and Germany, which are key to increasing production and cutting costs.
SpaceX Ties: Tesla and SpaceX, both led by Musk, share technologies. In 2018, SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket.
Sustainability Goal: Tesla’s mission is to push the world toward clean energy. It focuses not only on electric cars but also on solar power and battery storage.
Software Updates: Tesla pioneered over-the-air updates, letting customers receive new features and fixes without going to a dealership.
AI & Robotics: Tesla revealed plans for a humanoid robot, the Tesla Bot, at its AI Day—showing ambitions beyond cars and into robotics.
Eco Impact: Tesla is helping lower the environmental cost of car manufacturing by promoting cleaner, more sustainable practices.
