After facing widespread backlash, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has rescinded the previous decision to lay off employees and has rehired some members of the Supercharger team, while reaffirming the commitment to expand the charging network.

Reportedly, some key members of the previously dismissed Supercharger team, including North America Charging Manager Max de Zegher, have returned to Tesla. Last month, Musk dismissed nearly all members of the team, including senior executive Rebecca Tinucci. However, Musk and de Zegher have not commented on this rehiring. It is currently unclear how many laid-off employees have been rehired.

Supercharger stations are considered one of Tesla's most critical products. Over the past year, Tesla has successfully convinced competitors to adopt its charging plug as an industry standard and has reached agreements with several of the world's largest manufacturers, allowing their customers to use Tesla's charging network. This strategy not only solidifies Tesla's leading position in the electric vehicle market but also significantly enhances its brand influence.

Following a widespread market rebound, Musk pledged last week to invest "well over" $500 million this year in expanding Tesla's charging network. This investment commitment comes after Musk recently announced plans to slow the pace of new charging station installations and focus more on the operational efficiency of existing locations, demonstrating Tesla's dual efforts to expand infrastructure and enhance user experience, aiming to solidify its leading position in the electric vehicle market.