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Who owns Tesla?

Tesla is owned by Tesla, Inc. (the United States, NASDAQ: TSLA).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Tesla, Inc. verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Austin, Texas
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, San Carlos, California
Founded
2003
Category
AutomotiveCars › Electric vehicles
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: TSLA
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Tesla

The Model 3 and Model Y are among the best-selling cars in the world, and the company sells directly rather than through franchised dealers, which several American states have legislated against. Its Supercharger network is being opened to other manufacturers.

Ownership timeline of Tesla

Owners of Tesla from 2003 to 2026 Tesla 2003–present Tesla 20052010201520202025
  1. 2003 – present Tesla [1] verified

Where Tesla sits in Tesla

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Where Tesla sits in Tesla Tree of 2 brands under Tesla. Tesla Tesla Supercharger

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Other brands owned by Tesla

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Tesla?

The parent company of Tesla is Tesla, Inc., a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Tesla American?

Yes. Tesla originated in the United States in 2003 and its owner, Tesla, Inc., is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Tesla still owned by Tesla, Inc.?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Tesla is still owned by Tesla, Inc. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Tesla, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-01-29 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 29 January 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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