Tesla Announces Major Layoffs in Supercharger Team, Impacting Service and Expansion

The layoffs, affecting an estimated 20,000 employees, raise concerns about the future reliability and expansion of Tesla's Supercharger network.

Tesla has laid off the majority of its Supercharger team, including senior director Rebecca Tinucci, amid a broader shift towards AI and robotaxi technologies.
The cuts could undermine the reliability of the world's largest EV fast-charging network, which currently boasts over 50,000 Superchargers.
Former employees express concerns over the reduced maintenance capacity and potential long-term issues with the charging stations.
The layoffs have implications beyond Tesla, potentially affecting EV infrastructure plans in states like Massachusetts, which relies on Tesla for building new charging stations.
Despite the layoffs, Elon Musk assures that Supercharger growth will continue, albeit at a slower pace, focusing on uptime and expansion of existing locations.