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.
Ownership timeline of Tesla
Where Tesla sits in Tesla
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Latest news about Tesla
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Official recalls involving Tesla products
1 recall notice from government regulators matched to Tesla. Each applies to the specific products, sizes and lot codes named in the notice, not to every product sold under the name.
- Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System — CPSC,
Reason given: The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke…
Recalling firm: Tesla
Matched automatically from FDA, USDA FSIS, UK Food Standards Agency and CPSC records only when the recalling firm corresponds to this ownership record and, for a brand, the brand name appears in the product description. Check the linked notice for exact products and lots. Method.
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 16 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 16 September 2026.
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