Teslarati
U.S. pro-Tesla/Musk, tech-enthusiast
Background
Teslarati was founded in 2013 in Livermore, California, by Gene Liu, a software engineer and Tesla enthusiast who built the site as a dedicated news platform for Tesla and electric-vehicle fans. It expanded its scope over time to include SpaceX, broader EV market news, and other Musk-affiliated ventures. The outlet operates independently without a major corporate parent and funds itself through digital advertising. Media bias trackers and critics have consistently characterized Teslarati as an advocacy-oriented outlet rather than a traditional neutral news source, noting that it reliably frames Tesla and Musk in a positive light and often publishes content defending the companies against critical coverage in mainstream media. When Elon Musk became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's second term—heading the Department of Government Efficiency starting in early 2025—Teslarati's coverage of his governmental role was generally favorable, and the outlet framed Trump administration policies such as autonomous-vehicle regulatory reform and tariff structures largely through the lens of their benefit to Tesla. No significant ownership or funding changes have been publicly reported since its founding.
Sources
- About Us – Teslarati
- TESLARATI – Crunchbase Company Profile
- Gene Liu – Founder @ TESLARATI – Crunchbase
- TESLARATI – Bias and Reliability (Biasly)
- Teslarati – Grokipedia
- News from TESLARATI – Ground.News
- Tesla, Trump and the state of self-driving vehicles going into 2025 – Teslarati
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms time spent with DOGE will drop 'significantly' – Teslarati
- Tesla Cybercab stands to gain from new Trump autonomy rules – Teslarati
Profile compiled 2026-08-23; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.