Tesla

Tesla announced that Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson joined the company’s board effective this past Thursday. We’ve hoped Tesla would add more independence and influence to its board and believe this announcement is a strong step forward to that end.…

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Depreciation in the used car market is one way to read demand for a manufacturer’s vehicles. Vehicles that are more in demand depreciate less. To compare the depreciation of the Tesla Model S with competing in class vehicles, we collected…

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We remain believers in the Tesla story. We think the company has the best product roadmap in tech and will ride multiple waves including the growth of EVs, autonomous vehicles, ride sharing, solar capture, and energy storage. While we’re optimistic about…

Tesla reported its Sept-18 quarter results. Making electric vehicles profitably and funding the company’s growth through operations is a big deal, and the stock is reacting accordingly, with shares up ~10% after hours. Our key takeaways: Profitability is improving at…

This week Tesla announced a new Model 3 configuration, shifting the lowest-price Model 3 option from $49,000 to $45,000. The new option has an all-new “mid range” battery pack and is only available in rear-wheel drive. This is a sign…

Elon Musk’s desire to win every battle may cost him the war. Last week, in an attempt to achieve some mental “victory” against the SEC after settling charges related to his go-private tweet earlier this year, Musk needled the agency…

Tesla released Sep-18 production and delivery numbers this morning. While the numbers were in line with guidance, the update is incremental, given Tesla investors have been conditioned to brace for negative news. This is a good day for Tesla. The…

Elon Musk’s quick settlement of Thursday’s SEC lawsuit is the best possible outcome for all involved. The settlement removes what could have been a significant distraction for the company and overhang for shares that could have lasted a year. It…

The SEC charged Elon Musk with securities Fraud related to the go-private statements made on Twitter last month. This is a negative, given it adds further distraction at a critical 6-month juncture in the company’s viability. Despite this, we think…

We remain positive on the Tesla story, given our view that near-term results (Sep-18 and Dec-18) will likely ease investor concerns regarding cash. Longer-term, talent retention will be a key indicator of greater upside to the Tesla story. Here’s a…