Tesla 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 later CEO. The company produces electric cars, battery energy storage systems, and solar products, and has been a pioneer in advancing sustainable transportation. Tesla's lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y, as well as the Cybertruck and Semi. It operates Gigafactories worldwide to scale production and reduce costs.