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
- Automotive › Cars › 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.
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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] 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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