Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company.
Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning incorporated the company in July 2003 in San Carlos, California.
Tesla delivered nearly 1.8 million vehicles globally in 2024 across multiple markets. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it trades publicly on NASDAQ under ticker TSLA.
About Tesla
Sector
Automotive & Clean Energy
Industry
Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Solar
CEO
Elon Musk
Website
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
July 2003
Status
Public (NASDAQ: TSLA)
Tesla Founders
Martin Eberhard
Co-Founder, Original CEO
Marc Tarpenning
Co-Founder, Original CFO
Elon Musk
Co-Founder, CEO
JB Straubel
Co-Founder, Former CTO
Ian Wright
Co-Founder
Tesla History
2003
Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning incorporate Tesla Motors in San Carlos, California.
2008
Tesla delivers its first car, the Roadster, and Elon Musk becomes CEO.
2010
The company goes public on NASDAQ at $17 per share, raising over $226 million.
2012
Model S launches and receives the highest score ever from Consumer Reports.
2017
Model 3 deliveries begin; company renames from Tesla Motors to Tesla, Inc.
FAQs
Who owns Tesla?
Tesla is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker TSLA. Elon Musk is the largest individual shareholder. Institutional investors, mutual funds, and retail shareholders own the remaining shares.
When did Tesla come out?
Tesla was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The company delivered its first vehicle, the Roadster, in 2008.
Is Tesla an American company?
Yes. Tesla is an American multinational company headquartered in Austin, Texas. It was originally founded in San Carlos, California, in 2003.
Who made Tesla logo?
RO Studio, a New Jersey-based design agency, created the Tesla logo. The "T" represents a cross-section of an electric motor, as confirmed by Elon Musk.