Tesla Inc. is an American company that designs and manufactures electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and solar technology. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors and named after inventor Nikola Tesla, the company is now run by Elon Musk. Tesla revolutionized the auto industry with high-performance EVs like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck. The company also develops clean energy solutions, such as solar panels and battery storage products like the Powerwall. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving, AI, and energy efficiency worldwide.