ELECTRIC vehicle company Tesla is to lay off more than ten per cent of its global workforce, according to reports.
It is said to be shedding about 14,000 jobs but it is not yet known where they will be lost across the business.
Elon Musk told employees in an email that Tesla needed to be ‘lean innovative and hungry’ as the firm reportedly prepared to lay off ten per cent of staff globallyRex / Shutterstock
Tesla — led by billionaire Elon Musk — has just recorded its first drop in vehicle deliveries for four years.
Mr Musk told employees in an email the company needed to be “lean innovative and hungry”.
He added: “There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done.
“I would like to thank everyone who’s departing Tesla for their work.
“I’m deeply grateful for your many contributions to our mission and we wish you well in your future opportunities.
“It is very difficult to say goodbye.
“For those remaining, I would like to thank you in advance for the difficult job ahead.
“We’re developing some of the most revolutionary technology in auto, energy and artificial intelligence.
“As we prepare the company for the next phase of growth, your resolve will make a huge difference in getting us there.”
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