Was Tesla transparent about its problems and noncompliance? Tesla's statement argues that all permit deviations were self-reported, which in InsideEV s' estimation reflects the company's good-faith efforts in this matter. It is true that the semi-annual report of deviations that The Drive has relied on for its reporting is generated by Tesla, but those semi-annual disclosures are required by law and also far from the extent of Tesla's reporting requirements.