However Tesla works this out, it's interesting to remember the enormity of the company's ambitions. A lot of focus gets put on the tech and price of the battery-powered cars, but manufacturing and infrastructure are huge parts of the business. The " Gigafactory " plant in Nevada is designed to produce more batteries than the entire industry currently pumps out. With the superchargers, Tesla is attempting to replace filling stations. But those stations are mostly owned by the oil industry. In Tesla's case, it has an opportunity to control the car manufacturing, fuel delivery, and the sugary treats you pick up while you recharge. It seems wise for Tesla execs not to throw themselves into the complicated supply chain of the food industry, but it still has the option.