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What was the relationship between Tesla and SolarCity before the acquisition?

  • Co-marketing relationship

  • Competitors

  • No relationship

  • Joint venture

Answer

Prior to the acquisition, Tesla and SolarCity had a co-marketing relationship. Elon Musk served as the chairman of SolarCity, and the company offered free charging to Tesla Roadster owners at its charging stations. SolarCity was also one of the first installers of the Tesla Powerwall home energy storage battery.
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