Tesla may be the winner of Big Three–UAW labor talks

A United Auto Workers strike, if one is called, would come at a time when the Big Three U.S. automobile makers are struggling with the transition to electric vehicles — and Tesla Inc. is emerging as a potential beneficiary of the labor strife.

The UAW and Ford Motor Co. F, General Motors Co. GM and Stellantis NV STLA remain far apart ahead of the contract expiration at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time today.

The…