Tesla, established in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla is renowned for its cutting-edge electric cars, energy storage solutions, and solar products. Elon Musk, who joined the company shortly after its founding, has since become the face of Tesla, leading the company to redefine the automotive and energy sectors with a focus on sustainability and innovation.