The move comes in response to slow sales and to deal with a change to an all-new version of the car.
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey signed a measure Wednesday that would allow the sale of Tesla and other zero-emission cars in the state.
Tesla Motors reported Wednesday that it lost $49.8 million in the first quarter as the electric carmaker accelerated the development of its new crossover vehicle and made improvements to its Model S sedan.
The automaker is investing in two factories in the Detroit area to build the next-generation Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric car and two unspecified new vehicles.
Henrik Fisker, the co-founder and executive chairman, cited a dispute with the company’s management.