Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'

Elon Musk's unexpected dismissal of Tesla’s EV charging team has surprised the automotive industry, particularly automakers like GM and Ford who had plans to integrate their EVs with Tesla's Supercharger network. Despite the layoffs, Musk assured on social media that Tesla will continue to expand the network, albeit at a slower pace. Automakers remain committed to their plans, watching closely for any further developments that might affect their access to the Tesla charging infrastructure.