Tesla is an American electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. It was named after inventor Nikola Tesla. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. It aims to prove that electric vehicles can be better, quicker and more fun than gas vehicles. However, while Tesla makes high-quality popular vehicles like the Model S, it struggles financially, posting consistent losses as it works to expand electric vehicle adoption globally.