Shares of electric vehicle company Tesla Motors, Inc. (TSLA, Financial) rose on an upbeat first quarter earnings report that included strong early results from the launch of Tesla Energy, its new commercial battery business. The early success of the entry level 70D model launch also helped boost Tesla’s share price. As a higher performing vehicle versus the lower-priced 60 model, which it replaced, we believe the 70D significantly expands Tesla’s addressable market. We also look forward to Tesla’s upcoming launch of the Model-X SUV. (Gilad Shany)
From Baron Funds' second quarter 2015 commentary.
