Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, with Elon Musk joining shortly after as a major investor and chairman. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Tesla is known for its innovative electric cars, including the Roadster, Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y, which have gained popularity for their performance, range, and advanced technology features. In addition to electric vehicles, Tesla produces energy storage solutions like the Powerwall and Powerpack, as well as solar energy products through its acquisition of SolarCity. The company's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions.