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July 17, 2025 5 mins

In today's episode of NXT Brand Stories, host David delves into the remarkable journey of Tesla, exploring how the brand evolved from a niche innovator to a global automotive powerhouse. Discover the origins of Tesla, from its initial founding by Martin Eberhard and Mark Tarpening, through Elon Musk's transformative contributions and vision. Learn about Tesla's strategic development, including the launch of groundbreaking models like the Roadster, Model S, Model X, and Model 3, and how these vehicles reshaped the expectations for electric cars.

Explore Tesla's challenges and triumphs as it redefined the automotive industry, faced controversies, and became the world's most valuable car company by 2020. The episode highlights the broader implications of Tesla's journey, its impact on clean energy, tech innovation, and the bold moves that continue to challenge and change traditional automotive paradigms in 2025.

Join us to understand more about Tesla's story of risk, reinvention, and relentless innovation that has not only changed the car industry but set new standards for what the future of transportation could look like.

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