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Tesla Sales Chief Steps Down as India Entry and Robotaxi Service Expand

A string of recent executive departures highlights the pressure from plunging Model S deliveries; Tesla is now leaning on mass-market EVs as it pursues overseas growth.

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The logo of Tesla is seen on a store in Paris, France, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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Overview

  • Veteran executive Troy Jones left Tesla after more than 15 years overseeing North American sales and service.
  • Tesla’s stock fell over 1% after the report of Jones’s departure, reflecting investor unease as the company has seen several senior leaders exit since early last year.
  • Cox Automotive data shows U.S. Model S deliveries plunged 70.9% year-on-year in Q2 to 1,435 units while the Model Y and Model 3 combined captured 43% of the U.S. EV market.
  • Tesla formally launched in India with a Mumbai showroom listing the Model Y from about $71,200, with deliveries expected later this quarter.
  • The company expanded its geofenced robotaxi pilot in Austin and is preparing for a broader San Francisco Bay Area rollout pending regulatory approval.