Tesla is destroying its talent: new layoffs, resignations and a scandalous letter from Elon Musk

Tesla has launched again new wave of layoffs weeks after laying off 10% of its global workforce (around 14,000 employees). In accordance with InformationElon Musk’s mobile company He is now dismissing several high-ranking officials, as well as the leader responsible for negotiating the adoption of NACS as a universal cargo port. Tesla would also get rid of the entire Supercharger team.

In this case, the company will fire Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of Electric Vehicle Charging at Tesla, who was part of the Supercharger team along with 500 other people who will also have to leave the company, the aforementioned media reported. Since his founding, Tinucci has been a fundamental pillar of Tesla in terms of expanding its supercharger production. So far, the head of Tesla’s charging department has also managed to convince many manufacturers to rely on the NACS port, and hence other brands of cars also use the company’s chargers.

In an email sent to Tesla employees (and which The Information has accessed), Elon Musk states that They will continue to install new superchargers and will support those currently under construction. However, the rate of expansion of charging stations is expected to slow significantly following the closure of the Supercharger team.

Besides Tinucci, Daniel Ho, Director of Automotive Programs and New Product Initiatives, will leave the company in 10 years. On the other hand, the company also refuses part public policy team. Recall that Tesla fired Rohan Patel, head of policy and business development, just a few weeks ago. Drew Baglino, vice president of energy and propulsion, was also forced to leave the company due to a wave of layoffs that occurred in mid-April.

Elon Musk wants Tesla to be ‘totally inflexible’

In parallel, Elon Musk stated in his resignation letter that his goal is for Tesla to be “absolutely inflexible” regarding staff reductions. He emphasizes that he will disclose his position to all those managers who hire or have on their teams. to more than three people “who do not pass the tests of perfection, necessity and reliability.” It is therefore suggested that those responsible for these teams fire those who do not meet these requirements, or even resign from their positions.

We reiterate that this news comes after Tesla laid off more than 10% of its global workforce. The performer stated that this “comprehensive overview of the organization” to reduce costs and increase productivity. “This will allow us to be more innovative and remain committed to the next stage of growth,” Elon Musk said in an internal memo sent to employees.

Tesla is also implementing other strategies to cut costs, such as reducing employee shifts at the plant where the CyberTruck is built.