Where do most Tesla alumni go? Zoox takes 273
Destinations ranked by people on the wire, as of 2026-10-29 PT. 273 = 7.0% of Zoox's 3,888.

Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Zoox | 273 |
| Waymo | 146 |
| Nuro | 53 |
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Key takeaway · How to cite
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoox | 273 | 3,888 | 7.0% |
| Waymo | 146 | 3,356 | 4.4% |
| Nuro | 53 | 873 | 6.1% |
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Which destination penetrates most? Zoox at 7.0% (273/3,888)
Penetration = wire ÷ destination bench. Zoox 7.0% (273/3,888); Nuro 6.1% (53/873); Waymo 4.4% (146/3,356).

Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Zoox | 7 |
| Nuro | 6.1 |
| Waymo | 4.4 |
Which talent-flow paths leave Tesla?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Tesla. Titles are not filtered on this page.

Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Zoox | 273 |
| Tesla | Waymo | 146 |
| Tesla | Nuro | 53 |
Absolute vs penetration: Zoox vs Zoox
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.

Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| Zoox | 273 | 7 |
| Waymo | 146 | 4.4 |
| Nuro | 53 | 6.1 |
What it means for Tesla flow: what to do this week / how to use it
Zoox leads both absolute and penetration (273, 7.0%) — work that wire first.
- Use the other destinations as contrast narrow lists; wire sum 472.
- Keep the ask inside: current at a measured destination and previously at Tesla.
Cut stays on Tesla → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Tesla. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-10-29 PT.
As of 2026-10-29 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
People on a wire work at the destination now and used to work at Tesla. The destination bench is everyone current there, as of 2026-10-29 PT. Metix AI is the source.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Tesla into Zoox wire?
- The wire counts people now at Zoox who used to work at Tesla. As of 2026-10-29 PT the lead wire holds 273.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Tesla into Zoox?
- The bench (3,888) is not the wire (273). The bench counts all current people at Zoox.
- Who is the Tesla into Zoox list for?
- The list is for sourcing Tesla alumni now at Zoox. Start with Zoox before the smaller wires.
- What date is the Tesla into Zoox cut?
- Every count on the page shares the as-of date 2026-10-29 PT. Metix AI is the source of these wires.
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