Tesla Motors is an American electric vehicle and energy company based in California, which specialises in the design and manufacturing of electric cars, energy generation and energy storage. Tesla has many subsidiaries that operate within similar sectors, including SolarCity and Maxwell Technologies. It ranks as the world’s best-seller for plug-in and battery electric vehicles and accounts for the majority of the electric car market in the US. The most popular models are currently Model S, Model 3 and Model X. Given the high demand for energy alternatives, Tesla stock is much sought-after by investors, especially as the company expands. Start trading CFDs on Tesla’s share price.