Tesla’s Senior Director of Supercharging Rebecca Tinucci Resigns, Hundreds of Employees Laid Off
In a shocking turn of events, Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla’s senior director of electric vehicle supercharging, has resigned from her position. Not only that, but most of the 500-person team she led will also be leaving the company. According to reports, the entire team was caught off guard by the sudden layoffs and were unaware of the reasons behind them.
The news of Tinucci’s resignation and the subsequent layoffs came shortly after Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a large-scale layoff at the company. The Senior Director of Global Supercharging at Tesla, along with the entire Supercharge team, including hundreds of employees worldwide, were affected by the decision.
According to reports from Electrek, Daniel Ho, head of Tesla’s new car program, will also be leaving the company along with his team. These layoffs come on the heels of a recent 10% layoff at Tesla, and Musk’s email hinted at the possibility of further layoffs in the future.
During her six years at Tesla, Tinucci played a key role in promoting Tesla’s Supercharger network and efforts to standardize charging infrastructure. Despite the layoffs, Musk assured in an email that Tesla will continue to build new Supercharger stations and complete ongoing projects.
The layoffs have sparked reactions from affected employees, with some taking to social media to share their thoughts. George Bahadue, a former Senior Manager of Site Acquisition and Business Development for Tesla’s Commercial Charging Division, posted a heartfelt resignation speech on LinkedIn expressing gratitude for his time at Tesla and the work accomplished by the Supercharge team.
The layoffs have raised speculation about the future of Tesla’s Supercharger network and the company’s charging infrastructure. William Jameson, director of Tesla’s strategic charging project, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the layoffs and the potential impact on charging services.
Elon Musk’s strict approach to layoffs at Tesla has caused concern among executives, with some fearing repercussions for retaining underperforming team members. Despite the uncertainty, Musk remains focused on streamlining operations and pushing forward with Tesla’s mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
As the dust settles on these layoffs, the future of Tesla’s Supercharger network remains uncertain. The industry will be watching closely to see how Tesla navigates these changes and what impact they will have on the company’s charging infrastructure and services.