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Tesla Business Model Canvas: Vertical Integration Strategy

Tesla is not just a car company; it's a robotics and energy ecosystem. By controlling the entire supply chain, Tesla captures margins that traditional automakers lose.

Key Partners

• Panasonic (Battery Cells) • Government (Subsidies) • OEM Suppliers

Key Activities

• R&D (Battery & AI) • Manufacturing (Gigafactories) • Software Dev

Key Resources

• Gigafactories • Proprietary Battery Tech • Brand (Elon Musk)

Value Propositions

• High-Performance EVs • Full Self-Driving • Supercharger Network

Customer Relationships

• Direct-to-Consumer • Community & Fanbase

Channels

• Tesla Website • Company-owned Stores

Customer Segments

• Eco-conscious Drivers • Tech Enthusiasts

Cost Structure

• Manufacturing & R&D • Gigafactory Construction

Revenue Streams

• EV Sales • FSD Subscription • Energy Storage

Editor's Take

Why Tesla Succeeds?

Many people consider Tesla just a car manufacturer, but in essence, it is an Energy and Robotics Company.

Core Insights

  1. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC): Tesla bypasses dealerships entirely. Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla captures every penny of the margin by controlling the entire sales channel.
  2. Software-Defined Hardware: Through FSD (Full Self-Driving) subscriptions, Tesla transforms vehicle sales into a one-time customer acquisition event, shifting long-term profits to high-margin software services—a model traditional automakers struggle to replicate.

Tesla's moat is not batteries, but data.

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