Tesla
- Company typePublic
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Tesla firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tesla
- Legal name
- Tesla, Inc.
- Website
- https://www.tesla.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tesla industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers) (IMACACAD), Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)
Keywords
Where Tesla is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
Tesla business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electric Vehicle Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling electric vehicles including Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, Model X. Tesla sold 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 with full-year 2025 revenue of $94.8 billion. Vehicle deliveries include both retail and fleet sales.
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) Subscription: Monthly subscription at $99/month for FSD Supervised functionality. FSD subscriptions reached 1.28 million as of Q1 2026, up 51% year-over-year. One-time purchase options also available.
- Energy Products: Revenue from solar panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall home batteries, and Megapack grid-scale battery systems. Tesla partnered with Sunrun and Renew Home for virtual power plant deployments. Energy storage deployments forecast at 13.8 GWh for Q2 2026.
- Supercharging Network: Revenue from Supercharger network access. Tesla operates over 6,307 Supercharger stations globally with 80,000+ connectors. Network available to Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles via NACS standard.
- Insurance: Tesla Insurance offered in select markets, providing competitive rates based on real-time driving behavior. Integrated with Tesla vehicle ownership experience.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | FSD Monthly Subscription |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Subscription | Monthly | Model 3 Lease |
| Subscription | Monthly | Cybertruck Lease |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Tesla Semi Fleet Incentive |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Tesla product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tesla designs, manufactures, and sells all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles (Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Semi, Cybercab, Roadster), energy generation and storage products (Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall, Megapack), and autonomous driving technology (Full Self-Driving Supervised). The company also operates the proprietary Supercharger DC fast-charging network and is developing the Optimus humanoid robot and AI infrastructure offerings.
Product overview
Tesla operates as a multi-product technology company spanning electric vehicles, energy generation/storage, and AI/robotics. The core vehicle portfolio includes Model S (luxury sedan), Model 3 (executive sedan), Model Y (compact SUV), Model X (luxury SUV), Cybertruck (pickup truck), Cybercab (robotaxi), Semi (commercial truck), and Roadster (sports car). Energy products include Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall (home battery), and Megapack (utility-scale battery). AI/technology offerings include Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, the AI5 chip for autonomous vehicles and robotics, and Optimus humanoid robot. The company also operates the Supercharger network now open to non-Tesla EVs. Tesla partners with Sunrun and Renew Home for virtual power plant aggregation serving AI data centers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised): Advanced driver assistance system offering enhanced guidance and autonomous driving features under active supervision
- Tesla Energy
- Tesla Semi
- Optimus
- Cybercab
Products and services
- Model 3 Compact executive all-electric sedan and Tesla's most affordable vehicle, available in Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance configurations. Features advanced driver assistance, over-the-air updates, federal tax credit eligibility, and lease pricing from $329/month.
- Model Y Compact all-electric SUV with seating for up to seven, built on the Model 3 platform with approximately 75% parts sharing. Available in Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range, and Performance variants. 2026 model starts at $52,990 with 0.99% APR financing. The India-market Model Y L (three-row) starts at Rs6.199 million.
- Model S Full-size luxury all-electric sedan with extended range, high performance, and premium interior. Available in dual motor and tri-motor Plaid configurations. Features 17.4-inch touchscreen, advanced audio, and Full Self-Driving capability.
- Model X Luxury all-electric SUV featuring falcon wing doors, seating for up to seven, and tri-motor Plaid configuration. Offers up to 335 miles range, 1,020 hp peak power, and advanced interior with 17.4-inch touchscreen. Limited Signature Edition inventory remains; Model X is no longer in production.
- Cybertruck Futuristic all-electric pickup truck with ultra-hard stainless steel exoskeleton. Available in rear-wheel drive, dual-motor, and tri-motor Cyberbeast configurations. Features up to 340 miles range (500+ miles with range extender), and Category 5 ballistic protection. Lease from $949/month.
- Tesla Semi All-electric Class 8 semi-truck with up to 500 miles range. Features tri-motor drivetrain with 800 kW Vehicle Dynamics Control system for stability. California offers $240,000 in combined state incentives bringing effective price to approximately $50,000 for qualifying fleets. Manufactured at Gigafactory Nevada targeting up to 50,000 trucks annually.
- Cybercab Purpose-built autonomous robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals, designed for ride-hailing fleets. Manufacturing has begun at Gigafactory Texas. The vehicle benefits from proposed NHTSA rule change to eliminate brake pedal requirements for autonomous vehicles.
- Roadster Next-generation all-electric sports car with performance specifications including 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 620+ miles range, and 200 mph top speed. Features removable glass roof and seating for four.
- Powerwall Home battery system that stores solar energy or grid power, powers home during outages, and enables Time-of-Use bill optimization. Integrates with the Tesla app for monitoring and control, and is part of the Virtual Power Plant platform aggregating up to 16+ GW of flexible capacity.
- Megapack Utility-scale battery storage system for grid-scale energy projects and data center applications. Each unit stores energy for later discharge and grid stabilization. Energy storage deployments forecast at 13.8 GWh for Q2 2026.
- Solar Panels Rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for residential electricity generation. Seamlessly integrate with Powerwall for energy storage and home power supply.
- Solar Roof Integrated solar roof tiles that generate electricity while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of traditional roofs, combining solar generation with home roofing functionality.
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised Advanced driver assistance system using camera-based AI for autonomous driving features including highway navigation, lane changes, parking, and Summon. Available via subscription at $99/month or one-time purchase. Reached 1.28 million subscriptions in Q1 2026 (up 51% YoY) with 11.5+ billion miles driven.
- Supercharger Network Tesla's proprietary high-speed DC charging network with over 6,307 stations and 37,887 stalls globally (80,000+ connectors). Now open to non-Tesla EVs using NACS connector. Forecasted stall availability available via Google Maps integration; subject to EU funding supporting ~7,200 charging points across 22 countries.
- Optimus Tesla's humanoid robot designed for manufacturing, household tasks, and general labor, targeting a $20,000 price point. Tesla is converting the Fremont factory from Model S/X production to Optimus manufacturing, targeting 1 million units annually.
Quantifiable outcome
- 7x fewer collisions with FSD enabled compared to human driving baseline
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Tesla
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tesla technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability8 records
Feature6 records
Tesla partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- SunrunflagshipTesla partnered with Sunrun and Renew Home to aggregate millions of residential energy devices including Tesla Powerwall, solar panels, and smart thermostats into a virtual power plant delivering 16+ GW of flexible energy capacity to data centers and utilities. Three companies committed 300+ MW immediately available in Virginia's Data Center Alley with target of 500 MW by 2030.
- Renew HomeflagshipPartnership aggregating Renew Home's network of 8 million smart thermostats and home devices with Tesla Powerwall and Sunrun systems to create largest distributed power plant in US. Combined network of 9 million devices across 6 million homes capable of powering 17 large data centers during peak demand.
- SpaceXcoreTesla invested $2 billion in SpaceX. Joint projects include Terafab AI chip complex (initial $55 billion investment) with Intel, AI infrastructure partnerships, and Grok 4.5 AI model testing at Tesla facilities. SpaceX providing Starlink data advantages and AI compute capacity. Potential all-stock merger discussed.
- IntelcoreIntel joined Terafab project alongside SpaceX and Tesla as strategic manufacturing partner. Project involves $55 billion initial investment ($119 billion full-scale) to build integrated chip production facilities combining logic, memory, and advanced packaging at Texas Gigafactory campus. Intel foundry business growing 16% YoY.
- SamsungcoreSamsung Manufacturing received AI5 and AI6 self-driving chip manufacturing deal from Tesla. Samsung foundry division secured chip manufacturing capacity enabling Tesla chip production ramp in 2026. Samsung Q1 2026 operating profit reached $38 billion driven partly by Tesla partnership.
- 601W CompaniesminorTesla leasing approximately 116,000 square feet at 717 South Desplaines Street in Chicago property owned by 601W Companies. Building subject to $42.6 million foreclosure lawsuit filed by Washington Capital against 601W.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Tesla competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ford Motor Company: Ford is a legacy automaker with a growing EV portfolio (Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning) plus ICE business. Broad incumbent competing with Tesla across multiple vehicle segments while pursuing its own battery and software strategies.
- General Motors: GM is a legacy automaker pivoting to EVs through its Ultium platform (Equinox EV, Silverado EV, Hummer EV) and Cruise robotaxi program. Competes with Tesla across passenger and commercial EV segments with deep manufacturing scale.
- Volkswagen Group: Volkswagen Group is Europe's largest automaker with EV programs across VW, Audi, Porsche, and ID brands. Major Tesla competitor in Europe where Tesla recently captured 322% YoY registration growth, with VW's MEB platform targeting mass-market EVs.
- Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai/Kia offer the Ioniq 5/6 and EV6/EV9 lineup with strong charging and battery technology (E-GMP platform). Competes directly with Tesla in mass-market EVs globally and is a leader in hydrogen commercial vehicles competing with Tesla Semi.
Direct peers
- BYD: BYD is the world's largest EV manufacturer by volume, offering passenger EVs, battery packs, and energy storage with strong vertical integration in battery cells. Directly competes with Tesla across mass-market and premium segments globally, especially in China, Europe, and emerging markets.
- Rivian: Rivian is a US-based EV maker focused on electric trucks (R1T) and SUVs (R1S), with commercial vans for Amazon. Direct competitor in the premium electric SUV/pickup segment where Tesla's Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck compete, with similar direct-to-consumer sales model.
- Lucid Motors: Lucid is a US luxury EV maker producing the Air sedan and Gravity SUV with industry-leading range technology. Competes directly with Tesla Model S and Model X at the high end of the passenger EV market using vertically-integrated drivetrain technology.
- Polestar: Polestar is a Swedish performance EV brand (Polestar 2, 3, 4) spun out of Volvo with Geely backing. Direct competitor in the premium/luxury EV segment against Tesla Model S/3 with growing global footprint in US, Europe, and China.
Emerging players
- NIO: NIO is a Chinese premium EV maker with battery-swap technology and sub-brands Onvo and Firefly. Competes with Tesla in China's premium EV segment and is expanding to Europe, offering a comparable product roadmap to Model 3/Y.
- XPeng: XPeng is a Chinese EV maker focused on ADAS technology and smart EVs (G6, G9, Mona M03). Competes with Tesla on FSD-like autonomous driving features in China and increasingly in Europe, with comparable direct-to-consumer sales model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tesla social profiles
Digital presenceTesla compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Tesla financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tesla leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Tesla subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Tesla funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds40 records
Investors41 records
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Tesla M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A10 records
Investments7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Tesla
What does Tesla do?
Tesla designs, manufactures, and sells all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles (Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Semi, Cybercab, Roadster), energy generation and storage products (Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall, Megapack), and autonomous driving technology (Full Self-Driving Supervised). The company also operates the proprietary Supercharger DC fast-charging network and is developing the Optimus humanoid robot and AI infrastructure offerings.
Is Tesla a public or private company?
Tesla is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Tesla founded?
Tesla was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tesla based?
Tesla is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tesla make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electric Vehicle Sales are the primary driver. The others are full Self-Driving (FSD) Subscription, energy Products, supercharging Network and insurance.
Who are Tesla's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Volkswagen Group and Hyundai Motor Group. Direct peers are BYD, Rivian, Lucid Motors and Polestar. Emerging players are NIO and XPeng.
Does Tesla have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tesla.
What industry is Tesla in?
Tesla's product category is Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACACAA, Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV), with a secondary code of IMACACAC, Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes). Its NAICS code is 33632 and its SIC code is 3714.