Tesla pioneered EV production, which was unpopular at the time.

The manufacturer produced fast, efficient cars.

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Range anxiety is eliminated with the Tesla Model S's 402-mile range.

Tesla's controversial CEO Elon Musk is the company's face.

Elon is the CEO, however Investopedia demonstrates that others hold shares of his thriving EV enterprise.

Elon Musk wasn't one of Tesla's founders, but he invested the most.

Musk became CEO and board member after donating $6.5 million.

He loved developing the 2008 Tesla Roadster, but not the company's operations.