Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector

Elon Musk says need to streamline the company 'every five years'

20240416 Tesla showroom in Singapore

A Tesla Model 3 on display at the automaker's Singapore showroom. The company is facing a wave of competition from cheaper rivals. © Reuters

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle giant is cutting 10% of its global workforce, marking the latest fallout from an intensifying EV price war as Chinese companies accelerate into the sector.

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