Pros & Cons of Tesla Supercharging Changes
In response to the recent layoffs of 500 employees in Tesla's Supercharging division, various reasons have been suggested. Elon Musk has stated that he wants the heads of different business divisions to keep only a few critical employees and lay off the rest. However, the head of the Supercharger division, Rebecca Tinucci, argued against this and did not lay off enough employees, resulting in her firing and the subsequent layoffs.
Cons:
- The Supercharger network has been a significant competitive advantage for Tesla, driving sales due to its breadth, reliability, and ease of use. Stalling its growth could harm consumer demand and the Tesla brand.
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