Tesla

At Loup Ventures, research is in our blood. The spirit of our team has always lived on the curiosity to discover new insights that yield investment opportunities. For years we did this on Wall Street, focused on public tech companies.…

Elon, I’m writing on behalf of investors who believe in you and your mission to accelerate the globe’s adoption of sustainable energy. Your track record as a visionary is unprecedented, and I also recognize the intangibles of your leadership –…

Tesla shares fell 10% following news that the company hit its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s per week. The stock will be a bumpy ride over the next few years, but we remain optimistic that Tesla represents considerable upside…

Tesla released Q2 2018 production and delivery numbers, confirming information leaked over the weekend that they did indeed achieve their goal of 5,000 Model 3s per week, producing 5,031 Model 3s and 1,913 S and X vehicles. These numbers are in…

Today, Reuters reported that Tesla nearly hit its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s in the final week of the June quarter. Tesla reportedly hit the 5,000 per week mark at 5 AM today (7/1/18), just hours after the deadline.…

We spent 3 days last week observing Tesla’s Fremont factory to gauge Model 3 production. Based on observing trucks exiting Fremont (with Model 3s inside), we believe that the final week of production for the June quarter will be between…

Today, Tesla gave details on its previously announced company reorganization. The 9% workforce cut was more than the 5% reduction we were expecting. We believe this reorg brings Tesla a measurable step closer to long-term sustainability. Reading between the lines,…

Tesla has several underappreciated, unique advantages including their tech brand, battery production, charging network, autopilot data, and over-the-air updates. Tesla is the only automaker that is able to perform over-the-air (OTA) updates. Every other car manufacturer requires the car to come in…

According to Bloomberg, of the 54 projects they have tracked since Tesla’s inception, Musk has been late on 21 (or 40%). These continual misses fuel an inaccurate narrative that the company can’t execute and may not survive. In our view,…

Consumer Reports reviewed Tesla’s Model 3 for the first time and the car did not earn its recommendation. The review was critical of the Model 3’s inconsistent braking, complex user controls, unsupportive rear seats, and highway noise. Elon Musk tweeted…

It has been a tough day for Tesla. Shares opened down 5% and drifted lower throughout the day after Wednesday night’s circus disguised as an earnings call. On the call, Tesla provided incrementally negative commentary regarding Model 3 profitability. As believers…

Tesla reported its Mar-18 quarterly results after the market closed on Wednesday and it’s clear that investors are having trouble seeing the forest through the trees. The company maintained its previous target of exiting the Jun-18 quarter at a run…