Tesla is an American automotive and energy company founded in 2003 that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and solar panels. It was founded by Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, and Elon Musk. Tesla's vehicles include the Roadster sports car, Model S sedan, Model X SUV, and Model 3 sedan. Tesla aims to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative products. Elon Musk is the CEO and lead designer of Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla's strategy is to first produce high-end sports cars to prove electric vehicles can be stylish and efficient, then introduce premium sedans to compete with BMW and Mercedes, and finally mass produce affordable