Elon Musk says Tesla is spending $500 million on Superchargers this year after firing entire team
Tesla Fires Team, Still Spends $500M on Chargers?
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will allocate over $500 million to expand its Supercharger network this year, despite recently firing the entire charging team. This decision follows a broader pattern of layoffs at Tesla, including the termination of the team's head, Rebecca Tinucci, who opposed the extent of the layoffs Musk demanded. The firings have caused disruptions, with Tesla pulling out of leases for new Supercharger stations and creating confusion among partners.
The move to fire the charging team was not driven by changes in Tesla's Supercharger strategy, as Musk plans to continue expanding the network, albeit at a reduced pace. This situation has sparked criticism regarding Musk's management style, particularly his impulsive decision-making and its impact on team morale and recruitment. The reduction in the team's size is expected to slow down the deployment of new charging stations, potentially affecting customers and Tesla's relationships with other automakers.