Ever since Elon Musk took on the role of “First Buddy” to President Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Tesla’s fortunes have taken a dramatic hit. With Musk’s focus on slashing $2 trillion from the federal budget—including cutting funding to cancer research and NASA—Tesla has faced global protests, vandalized dealerships, and record-low sales. Investors are urging Musk to step down, claiming he’s prioritizing politics over his companies.

Now, Tesla faces a lawsuit from Houston-based Sun Coast Resources, which claims the company owes over $2.6 million in unpaid fuel bills dating back more than two years. Although Tesla is known for electric vehicles, the company required large amounts of diesel and gasoline to power heavy machinery during the construction of its Texas facility. Fuel deliveries began in August 2020 under a master services agreement.

Sun Coast says Tesla has given “a myriad of procedural reasons” for the nonpayment, despite receiving the fuel. The provider claims it submitted all requested documentation multiple times, only to be met with continued delays and shifting excuses from Tesla representatives. The lawsuit paints a picture of internal chaos at Tesla, where no one takes responsibility and new reasons for nonpayment keep emerging.

According to the complaint, Tesla paid over $20.7 million to Sun Coast between 2020 and 2024 but left $2.6 million unpaid. In recent calls, Tesla acknowledged receiving the fuel and even promised to settle some invoices, yet Sun Coast is still waiting for any payment.

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