The Tesla Files
A whistleblower, a leak, a fight for truth: The Inside Story of Musk's Empire
Published on 24. July 2025
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-0-241-79774-7 (ISBN)
Description
THE BOOK ELON DOESN'T WANT YOU TO READ
Inside Tesla: The Explosive Whistleblower Story That Shook Musk's Empire
'Sensational...A bombshell book' Daily Mail
'The Tesla Files is a triad of disclosures that might have destroyed a more conventional company' The Times
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'Seven a.m.
What the hell is going on?
The ringing turns into pounding.
Halfway to the door, he hesitates, moves to the window, peers out.
His stomach drops.
Tesla has found him.'
When an anonymous whistleblower and ex-Tesla employee approached the German business newspaper Handelsblatt in November 2022, its newsroom was stunned.
The allegations were astounding, offering an unprecedented glimpse inside the world's most secretive and impenetrable automaker.
So began a relentless pursuit for truth in an investigation to piece together the inner workings of Musk's empire. What emerged was a company that values hype over substance; at its heart a CEO who demands devotion and rules through fear.
A riveting behind-the-scenes chronicle of fearless investigative journalism and an astonishing expose of what lies under the bonnet of the world's most famous car company, The Tesla Files is the story of what happens when the line between tech empire and political power blurs, and the gripping account of what it takes to challenge the richest man in the world.
Inside Tesla: The Explosive Whistleblower Story That Shook Musk's Empire
'Sensational...A bombshell book' Daily Mail
'The Tesla Files is a triad of disclosures that might have destroyed a more conventional company' The Times
-
'Seven a.m.
What the hell is going on?
The ringing turns into pounding.
Halfway to the door, he hesitates, moves to the window, peers out.
His stomach drops.
Tesla has found him.'
When an anonymous whistleblower and ex-Tesla employee approached the German business newspaper Handelsblatt in November 2022, its newsroom was stunned.
The allegations were astounding, offering an unprecedented glimpse inside the world's most secretive and impenetrable automaker.
So began a relentless pursuit for truth in an investigation to piece together the inner workings of Musk's empire. What emerged was a company that values hype over substance; at its heart a CEO who demands devotion and rules through fear.
A riveting behind-the-scenes chronicle of fearless investigative journalism and an astonishing expose of what lies under the bonnet of the world's most famous car company, The Tesla Files is the story of what happens when the line between tech empire and political power blurs, and the gripping account of what it takes to challenge the richest man in the world.
Reviews / Votes
The Tesla Files is a triad of disclosures that might have destroyed a more conventional company * The Times * Sensational...A bombshell book * Daily Mail *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-79774-7 (9780241797747)
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Additional editions
Soenke Iwersen | Michael Verfuerden
The Tesla Files
A whistleblower, a leak, a fight for truth: The Inside Story of Musk's Empire
E-Book
07/2025
Penguin Books Ltd
€14.99
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Persons
Soenke Iwersen (Author)
Soenke Iwersen is an award-winning journalist who has led the investigative team at Germany's top business newspaper, Handelsblatt, since 2012. Known for uncovering complex stories with precision, he has received numerous accolades, including four Watchdog Awards, the Kurt Tucholsky Prize for Literary Journalism, and the German Reporter Prize. Named Business Journalist of the Year, Iwersen also teaches at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists and hosts the acclaimed podcast Handelsblatt Crime, where he merges investigative rigor with compelling storytelling.
Michael Verfuerden (Author)
Michael Verfuerden is a distinguished investigative journalist at Handelsblatt, renowned for his in-depth reporting on topics such as abuse of power in the financial sector, questionable real estate practices, and corporate-targeted cyberattacks. His relentless investigation into the Wirecard scandal unearthed secrets that even German law enforcement agencies had missed. Verfuerden teaches research methods in cyberspace at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists, blending traditional investigative techniques with advanced digital tools.
Soenke Iwersen is an award-winning journalist who has led the investigative team at Germany's top business newspaper, Handelsblatt, since 2012. Known for uncovering complex stories with precision, he has received numerous accolades, including four Watchdog Awards, the Kurt Tucholsky Prize for Literary Journalism, and the German Reporter Prize. Named Business Journalist of the Year, Iwersen also teaches at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists and hosts the acclaimed podcast Handelsblatt Crime, where he merges investigative rigor with compelling storytelling.
Michael Verfuerden (Author)
Michael Verfuerden is a distinguished investigative journalist at Handelsblatt, renowned for his in-depth reporting on topics such as abuse of power in the financial sector, questionable real estate practices, and corporate-targeted cyberattacks. His relentless investigation into the Wirecard scandal unearthed secrets that even German law enforcement agencies had missed. Verfuerden teaches research methods in cyberspace at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists, blending traditional investigative techniques with advanced digital tools.