Challenges

  • Intellectual Property Compliance Operating in the Tesla accessories market required careful navigation of IP rights and trademark compliance. The company needed a payment processor that understood their business model and could help manage risk effectively.

  • Geographic Limitations Initially confined to the US market, Tesloid struggled to reach international Tesla owners. Their existing payment infrastructure couldn't support global transactions efficiently, limiting their expansion potential.

  • Payment Processing Issues Their traditional payment processor had high decline rates, particularly for international transactions. This resulted in lost sales and frustrated customers, especially during peak shopping periods.

  • Cash Flow Constraints With a T+7 settlement period, managing inventory and business operations was challenging. The delayed access to funds hindered their ability to scale and respond to market demands quickly.

Solution

Partnering with Stripe transformed Tesloid’s payment infrastructure. After thorough consultation with Stripe’s risk team, they implemented a comprehensive solution that addressed their compliance concerns while enabling global expansion. Stripe’s advanced payment processing capabilities, including intelligent routing and local payment methods, significantly improved their payment acceptance rates.

The integration included:

  • Stripe Payments for seamless global transactions
  • Risk management tools for IP compliance
  • Rapid settlement features reducing payout time to T+2
  • Local payment method support for international markets

 

Results

The partnership with Stripe yielded significant improvements:

  • Expanded to 15+ new markets while maintaining IP compliance
  • Payment success rates increased by 35%
  • Reduced settlement time from T+7 to T+2
  • International sales grew to 45% of total revenue
  • Customer satisfaction scores improved by 28% due to smoother payment experiences

Tesloid - Branding

Tesloid is a leading Tesla accessories retailer, offering premium aftermarket parts and accessories for Tesla vehicles. They focus on enhancing the Tesla ownership experience through innovative products and superior customer service.

Type

Startup

Partners

Stripe • Airwork • PwC

Industries
Market

E-commerce & Digital

Global focus

Global Payment Success
0%
Fraud Reduction
0%
Local Payments
0%
Market Expansion:Expanded into 15+ new countries
0%
Improved payment approval rates
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