2. Tesla, an American electric vehicle and energy company, produces and sells electric vehicles, solar panels and energy storage equipment. Headquartered in Palo Alto, it was founded by Martin eberhard and Mark Tapenning on July 1 2003. The founder named the company "Tesla Motors" in memory of physicist nikola tesla. In 2004, elon musk joined the company and led the A round of financing. Tesla CEO elon musk said that Tesla strives to provide pure electric vehicles for every ordinary consumer within the scope of consumption power; Tesla's vision is to "accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy".
3. Tesla's first car product, Roadster, was released in 2008 as a coupe. In 20 12, Tesla released the second automobile product-the four-door pure electric luxury coupe Model S；; The third car product is Model X, a luxury pure electric SUV, delivered in September 2065438+2005. Tesla's next car, Model 3, was first released in March 20 16 and delivered at the end of 20 17. 2065438+In February 2009, Musk announced the opening of all patents of Tesla electric vehicles. On March 24th, 20021year, Tesla official website announced its support for bitcoin payment, and Tesla became the first car company in history to support bitcoin car purchase.