Is Tesla a Ponzi scheme?

Tesla is a very polarising company and everyone I have spoke to is very passionate about their position on the company.

I have firmly planted my flag on one side of the argument but I would love to hear how the steemit community feels.

I would like to set some parameters for the discussion, such as;

🙉 This is not a discussion about the validity of climate change;
🙉 We are discussing the quality of the company, its products and its ability to continue as a going concern; and
🙊 The company's vision is not in question.

I will upvote all genuine and engaging comments.