Tesla Axes Supercharger, New Vehicle Teams; 500 Jobs Cut

May 1, 2024, 11:20 AM

Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has initiated a significant reduction in its workforce, particularly targeting its Supercharger and new vehicle teams. The move includes the layoff of senior executives Rebecca Tinucci, head of the Supercharger network, and Daniel Ho, head of new vehicles, along with the dismissal of approximately 500 employees from these teams. This decision aligns with Musk's directive, as stated in an email, to streamline operations and focus on cost reduction amid falling sales and market challenges. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to make Tesla more 'hardcore' about headcount and cost management, as emphasized by Musk in recent communications to staff.