The evolution of Tesla from startup to electric vehicle industry leader. Play Tesla Motors trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This South African-born entrepreneur became Tesla's CEO in 2008 and transformed the company into the world's most valuable automaker.
Difficulty: EasyThis major German automaker invested $50 million in Tesla in 2009, a crucial lifeline that helped save the company during the financial crisis, though the investment was later sold.
Difficulty: MediumThis specific SEC settlement requirement from 2018 mandated that Tesla pre-approve Elon Musk's tweets that could be material to investors.
Difficulty: HardThis was Tesla's first production vehicle, a two-seat electric sports car based on the Lotus Elise chassis that debuted in 2008.
Difficulty: EasyThis Tesla executive, who previously worked at Apple designing the iPhone, became Chief Designer at Tesla and shaped the look of the Model S, X, and 3.
Difficulty: MediumThis technical term describes Tesla's approach of running different neural network versions simultaneously on vehicles to compare performance before deployment.
Difficulty: HardTesla's vehicles are famous for being powered entirely by this clean energy source, producing zero direct emissions.
Difficulty: EasyThis regulatory mechanism allows Tesla to earn billions by selling credits to other automakers who fail to meet emissions standards.
Difficulty: Medium