It turns out there is no actual Tesla smartphone made by Tesla, Inc. (the EV/energy/AI company founded by Elon Musk). While many online rumors—often naming it the Model Pi or Tesla Phone—have circulated, there’s no official product or confirmation from Tesla. Elon Musk clarified in interviews (including with Joe Rogan) that Tesla is not working on a phone, and they would do so only if absolutely necessary—for example, if Apple or Google were to become excessively restrictive HowToGeek+5Tech Advisor+5Lifewire+5.
📱 What About the “Tesla Phone” You Seen Online?
Many tech sites and fan pages repost speculative or AI-generated mockups claiming upcoming releases. These clickbait articles lack credible sources, and Tech Advisor and How-To Geek note there’s absolutely no trackable evidence or product page indicating Tesla truly plans a smartphone Tech AdvisorHowToGeek.
Reddit threads (e.g., r/RealTesla) similarly dismiss the idea:
“Tesla never said they were making a phone.”
“Was never real.”
“Back‑burnered, but I think it will be resurrected… at some point after X…” Reddit+1Lifewire+1
📞 So What IS a Tesla Phone?
There is a phone brand named Tesla—unrelated to Elon Musk’s companies, operating mostly in Central/Eastern Europe. This Czech-based manufacturer makes feature phones and Android smartphones, typically budget or rugged devices Reddit+3Tech Advisor+3Reddit+3.
For example, in Greece, you can still find models like the Tesla Feature 3.1:
- 2.4″ screen, 1,200 mAh battery (~6 hours talk-time / 5–7 days standby)
- Dual‑SIM, microSD slot, FM radio, camera, torch, Bluetooth
- Classic “dumb-phone” interface with physical buttons
- Priced around €30 nok-shop.gr+1skroutz.gr+1skroutz.gr
Another more advanced device is the Tesla EXPLR9, an Android rugged smartphone:
- 6.78″ 1080p, 90 Hz screen; Mediatek Helio G95, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage
- 8,300 mAh battery
- Triple rear cameras (64 MP main, macro, wide‑angle)
- Water/dust resistant, drop-tested to ~1.5 m
- Listed on Skroutz as a discontinued Greek-market device skroutz.eu+1skroutz.gr+1
TL;DR Summary
| Name | Manufacturer | Status / Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Phone / Model Pi | Tesla, Inc. (Elon Musk’s company) | No such device released or confirmed |
| Tesla Feature 3.1 | Tesla a.s. (Czech brand) | Simple feature phone, widely available in EU |
| Tesla EXPLR9 Dual SIM | Tesla a.s. (Czech brand) | Rugged Android smartphone, limited availability |