When was Tesla founded?

Tesla was actually founded on July 1, 2003, contrary to the common misconception that it dates back much earlier. The company was established by a group of engineers, including Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, with the vision to promote sustainable transportation and accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. Although Tesla has made substantial progress in recent years, including the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, its official founding year remains 2003.