TESLA HAS FIRED MOST OF ITS SUPERCHARGER NETWORK TEAM

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The "Batteries Included" podcast dives deep into Tesla's controversial decision to fire the majority of its Supercharger network team. The hosts express significant concern and confusion over the abruptness and execution of these layoffs, highlighting the potential damage to industry partnerships and the broader EV charging landscape. While acknowledging Tesla's right to restructure, they criticize the lack of responsible handling, which has left automakers, utilities, and construction partners in disarray. The discussion touches on the impact on the NACS transition, the loss of key personnel, and the potential for other charging networks to capitalize on this disruption. Despite the chaos, the hosts note that existing Supercharger infrastructure and maintenance teams remain, but the future expansion and development of new sites are now uncertain. The episode questions Tesla's long-term strategy and the reliability of its partnerships moving forward.