SIVL
CompaniesCountriesCitiesIndustriesMethodology
SIVL
CompaniesCountriesCitiesIndustriesMethodology
Home/Companies/Automotive / EV/Tesla
T
United States
Automotive / EV

Tesla layoffs, tracked in full.

Tesla has cut 14,500 jobs across 3 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Apr 30, 2024, affecting 500 employees.

Last verified Apr 30, 2024|See methodology
At a glance
14,500
people laid off since 2020
Rounds
3
tracked
Industry share
71.7%
of Automotive / EV cuts
Largest round
14,000
Apr 15, 2024
Most recent
Apr 30, 2024
500 cut
Total since 2020
All time
14,500
Across 3 rounds
Most recent round
Apr 30, 2024
500
Tesla Layoffs — 2024-04-30
Layoff rounds
Tracked
3
Jun 3, 2022 — Apr 30, 2024
Industry share
Cumulative
71.7%
of all Automotive / EV cuts
Complete timeline · 3 verified rounds

Every Tesla layoff, documented.

Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Apr 302024
Tesla Layoffs — 2024-04-30
500
Austin
US
Moderate
theverge.com ↗
Apr 152024
Tesla Layoffs — 2024-04-15
14,000
10.0% of total
Austin
US
Severe
nytimes.com ↗
Jun 32022
Tesla Layoffs — 2022-06-03
—
10.0% of total
Austin
US
High
cnbc.com ↗
By geography

Where the cuts landed, city by city.

  1. #01
    Austin
    3 ROUNDS · US
    14,500
Country breakdown
100% of cuts in United States
United States
14,500
Frequently asked

Questions about Tesla layoffs.

How many people has Tesla laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 14,500 job cuts across 3 layoff rounds at Tesla since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Tesla's most recent layoffs?+
Tesla's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on April 30, 2024. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Tesla's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Tesla — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Tesla layoffs?+
Team-level data for Tesla is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Tesla layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
Same industry

Other companies in Automotive / EV.

View all →
R
US
Rivian
Los Angeles
2,110
Total cuts tracked
Rounds11
LatestOct 23, 2025
L
US
Lucid Motors
SF Bay Area
1,700
Total cuts tracked
Rounds3
LatestFeb 20, 2026
A
GB
Arrival
London
800
Total cuts tracked
Rounds5
LatestMar 10, 2025
N
US
Nikola
Phoenix
400
Total cuts tracked
Rounds2
LatestOct 11, 2024
Continue reading

Related layoff pages.

Same industry
Automotive / EV layoffs tracked
All Automotive / EV companies tracked in our dataset, with round-by-round history.
INDUSTRY TRACKER→
Same country
United States layoffs tracked
Every layoff in United States across all industries, tracked since 2020.
COUNTRY TRACKER→
All companies
Browse the full tracker
All companies in our layoff database, searchable and filterable by industry, country, and severity.
COMPANY DIRECTORY→
Monday Brief

Every Monday, the global layoff picture in your inbox.

A tight 4-minute read: the biggest rounds from the week, shifts by industry and country, and the single chart that matters most. Read by journalists, investors, and HR teams across 14 countries.

Free foreverUnsubscribe anytimeNo spam
SIVL

Workforce intelligence for journalists, researchers, and builders.

Top Companies
OracleAmazonMetaDellMicrosoftIntelSalesforceBlockHPSynopsysWiseTechAtlassianASMLEricssonApplied MaterialIndeed + GlassdoorPlaytikaUKGAutodeskSnapAll companies →
Top Industries
Big TechHardwareSemiconductorsFintechEnterprise SaaSConsumer AppsHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainProductivity & CollaborationSocial MediaMarketplaceGroceryAI / MLGamingCybersecurityAll industries →
Top Cities
SF Bay AreaSeattleAustinSacramentoSydneyBengaluruTel AvivLos AngelesStockholmVeldhovenBostonLondonRaleighNew DelhiAll cities →
Top Countries
United StatesIndiaAustraliaIsraelNetherlandsSwedenUnited KingdomAll countries →
Resources
About SIVLMethodologyFAQEventsEmbed chartsContactPrivacyTerms
© 2026 SIVL · Workforce intelligence, globally.
PrivacyTerms