Real-world users have reported less than 300 miles on a single charge, well below expectations and a blow to Tesla's EV performance claims.

Troy Jones, Tesla’s longtime vice president of sales, service, and delivery, has left the company after 15 years of service, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

His departure marks another significant leadership exit from Elon Musk’s embattled electric vehicle (EV) empire, as the automaker grapples with declining sales, intense global competition, and growing investor unease.

Jones' resignation comes at a time of mounting pressure for Tesla. In the last quarter, the company delivered just over 384,000 vehicles—a 14% year-over-year drop, falling short of Wall Street’s already-muted expectations. Although there was a slight increase from the previous quarter, analysts remain concerned about the company’s overall trajectory.

Tesla has responded to sluggish demand with increasingly aggressive pricing strategies, yet customer enthusiasm appears to be waning. The highly anticipated Cybertruck, which Elon Musk once promised would achieve a 500-mile driving range, has also underdelivered.

Real-world users have reported less than 300 miles on a single charge, well below expectations and a blow to Tesla's EV performance claims.

In an effort to rejuvenate interest, Tesla implemented mid-cycle refreshes of its top-selling Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV earlier this year. However, the design tweaks have not translated into significant global sales growth, particularly in key markets such as China and Europe.

In both regions, consumers are gravitating toward domestic alternatives. Chinese EV giants are gaining ground with rapid technological innovation, while German automakers have reignited interest in homegrown electric vehicles.

Jones’ exit is just the latest in a growing list of high-profile departures from Tesla in 2025. Last month, the company lost Omead Afshar, head of manufacturing, and Jenna Ferrua, director of human resources for North America. Earlier this year, Milan Kovac, a key engineer behind Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, also left the company.

The leadership turbulence isn’t limited to Tesla. Less than a week ago, Linda Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of X, Elon Musk’s social media and artificial intelligence company.

Tesla’s stock has been under pressure amid concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its market dominance in a rapidly evolving EV landscape. Analysts say the wave of executive exits is fuelling uncertainty among investors who are already wary of the company’s declining performance metrics.