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Tesla Rehires Key Supercharger Team Members After Abrupt Layoffs

Elon Musk reverses decision to dissolve Supercharger team, reinstates director and some staff amid backlash.

Overview

  • Tesla rehired some of the 500 Supercharger team members laid off last month, including North America's charging director Max de Zegher.
  • The initial layoffs raised concerns about Tesla's EV charging network, which is one of the largest globally with over 55,000 ports.
  • Musk committed to investing over $500 million in expanding the Supercharger network despite the recent restructuring.
  • The abrupt layoffs and rehiring have caused uncertainty among suppliers and partners, impacting ongoing projects.
  • This is not the first time Musk has reversed a controversial decision, having previously backtracked on store closures and Twitter layoffs.