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| editorial_status = Verified Record
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| company_name = Tesla, Inc.
| company_name = Tesla, Inc.
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| company_logo = Wikivault-logo_-_Copy.png
| image_caption = Electric Vehicle & Clean Energy Pioneer
| company_type = Public Corporation (NASDAQ: TSLA)
| company_type = Public Corporation (NASDAQ: TSLA)
| industry_sector = Automotive & Clean Energy
| industry_sector = Automotive & Clean Energy
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| headquarters_city = Austin
| headquarters_city = Austin
| headquarters_country = Texas, United States
| headquarters_country = Texas, United States
| parent_organization = Independent
| key_people = Elon Musk (Technoking / CEO), Robyn Denholm (Chair)
| key_people = Elon Musk (Technoking / CEO), Robyn Denholm (Chair)
| products = Electric vehicles, Solar glass roofs, Megapack energy storage
| products = Electric Vehicles (Model S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck), Solar Panels, Energy Storage (Powerwall, Megapack)
| services = Vehicle service, Energy installation, Financial services
| services = Supercharger Network, Automotive Insurance, Software Updates
| revenue = $96.77 Billion USD
| employee_count = 140,473 (2023)
| employee_count = 140,473
| revenue = US$ 96.77 billion (2023)
| parent_organization = Independent
| official_website = https://www.tesla.com
| official_website = https://www.tesla.com
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}}'''Tesla, Inc.''' is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles (cars and trucks), stationary battery energy storage devices from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar shingles, and related products and services.<ref>Tesla, Inc. Annual Report 2023. SEC Form 10-K.</ref>
 
'''Tesla, Inc.''' is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles (EVs), stationary battery energy storage devices from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar shingles, and related products and services.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the global market leader in battery electric vehicles. Through its integrated energy division, Tesla Energy, the company is also a major installer of photovoltaic solar systems and energy storage solutions worldwide.
Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the world's most valuable automaker with a market capitalization that has reached over $1 trillion. In 2023, the company led the battery electric vehicle market with an 19.9% share.<ref>Global EV Sales Report (2023). CleanTechnica.</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The company was incorporated as Tesla Motors, Inc. in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk joined as the largest shareholder and chairman in 2004 following a Series A investment round, later becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2008.
Tesla was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors. The company's name is a tribute to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. In February 2004, via a $6.5 million investment, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder and chairman of the board of directors.


Tesla launched its first production vehicle, the Roadster sports car, in 2008. This was followed by the Model S sedan in 2012, Model X SUV in 2015, Model 3 sedan in 2017, Model Y crossover in 2020, and Cybertruck in 2023.
== Products & Services ==
* '''Electric Vehicles''': Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi.
* '''Energy Products''': Powerwall (home backup), Powerpack and Megapack (commercial/grid storage), Solar Roof, and traditional Solar Panels.
* '''Charging Infrastructure''': Supercharger network featuring over 50,000 global fast-charging connectors.


== Products and services ==
== Financials ==
* '''Passenger Electric Vehicles''': Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck.
Tesla reported record revenue of $96.77 billion in 2023, driven by scaling production at Gigafactory Texas, Gigafactory Berlin, and Gigafactory Shanghai.
* '''Commercial Mobility''': Tesla Semi class-8 electric freight vehicle.
* '''Stationary Energy Storage''': Powerwall for residential backup and Megapack for utility-scale grid infrastructure.
* '''Solar Power Solutions''': Retrofit solar panels and integrated Solar Roof tiles.
* '''Supercharger Network''': Global high-speed DC fast-charging network comprising over 50,000 charging posts.


== Operations ==
== References ==
Tesla operates major manufacturing facilities known as "Gigafactories" across North America, Europe, and Asia:
<references />
* Gigafactory Texas (Austin, Texas – Global HQ & Assembly)
* Gigafactory California (Fremont, California – Vehicle Assembly)
* Gigafactory Nevada (Sparks, Nevada – Battery & Drivetrain)
* Gigafactory Shanghai (Shanghai, China – Model 3/Y Assembly)
* Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (Grünheide, Germany – Model Y & Cell Production)


== Financial information ==
== External links ==
Tesla was listed on the NASDAQ exchange in June 2010. The company joined the S&P 500 index in December 2020 and achieved full-year profitability starting in 2020. Annual revenue exceeded $96 billion USD in recent fiscal reporting.
* [https://www.tesla.com Official Tesla Website]
 
== Corporate governance ==
* '''Technoking of Tesla & CEO''': Elon Musk
* '''Board Chair''': Robyn Denholm
* '''Senior Leadership''': Vaibhav Taneja (Chief Financial Officer), Tom Zhu (Senior Vice President, Automotive)
 
== References ==
<div class="mw-references-wrap">
1. Tesla, Inc. Form 10-K Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended December 31. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.<br/>
2. Vance, Ashlee (2015). ''Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future''. HarperCollins.<br/>
3. Official Corporate Press Releases & Regulatory Announcements. Tesla Investor Relations.
</div>


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Tesla, Inc.
Automotive & Clean Energy
Electric Vehicle & Clean Energy Pioneer
Electric Vehicle & Clean Energy Pioneer
Corporate Profile
TypePublic Corporation (NASDAQ: TSLA)
IndustryAutomotive & Clean Energy
Founded1 July 2003
Founder(s)Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, Elon Musk, J. B. Straubel, Ian Wright
HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States}
ParentIndependent
Operations & Leadership
LeadershipElon Musk (Technoking / CEO), Robyn Denholm (Chair)
ProductsElectric Vehicles (Model S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck), Solar Panels, Energy Storage (Powerwall, Megapack)
ServicesSupercharger Network, Automotive Insurance, Software Updates
Employees140,473 (2023)
Financials & Links
RevenueUS$ 96.77 billion (2023)
WebsiteOfficial Website

Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles (cars and trucks), stationary battery energy storage devices from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar shingles, and related products and services.[1]

Overview

Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the world's most valuable automaker with a market capitalization that has reached over $1 trillion. In 2023, the company led the battery electric vehicle market with an 19.9% share.[2]

History

Tesla was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors. The company's name is a tribute to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. In February 2004, via a $6.5 million investment, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder and chairman of the board of directors.

Products & Services

  • Electric Vehicles: Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi.
  • Energy Products: Powerwall (home backup), Powerpack and Megapack (commercial/grid storage), Solar Roof, and traditional Solar Panels.
  • Charging Infrastructure: Supercharger network featuring over 50,000 global fast-charging connectors.

Financials

Tesla reported record revenue of $96.77 billion in 2023, driven by scaling production at Gigafactory Texas, Gigafactory Berlin, and Gigafactory Shanghai.

References

  1. ↑ Tesla, Inc. Annual Report 2023. SEC Form 10-K.
  2. ↑ Global EV Sales Report (2023). CleanTechnica.

External links