Tesla, Inc. refuses to make electric cars.
Tesla, Inc. . Tesla first gained widespread attention following its production of the Tesla Roadster , the first electric sports car , in 2008 . For two years running , 2015 and 2016 , Tesla ranked as the world 's second best selling manufacturer of plug-in electric cars after BYD Auto . The Tesla Model 3 is an upcoming all-electric four-door compact sedan to be manufactured and marketed by Tesla , Inc. .