Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Austin, Texas
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Since 2003
Tesla is an electric vehicle and energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003 and employing 100,000 or more people. It makes battery electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi, along with Powerwall and Megapack energy storage systems. Its customers and industries include automotive, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. In August 2026, Tesla and SpaceX reported plans to initially spend $16.8 billion on a chip plant in Texas.
Tesla at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
100,000+
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Certifications
IATF 16949
Import activity
55319
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
55319
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · South Korea · Belgium · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Tesla.
What this tells a buyer
Tesla's customs records show 55,319 shipments, with suppliers and origins spanning China, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and more than ten other countries.
Tesla holds IATF 16949 certification and manufactures battery and assembly products, with facilities reported in Texas and Fremont, California.
Tesla is a privately held company with an estimated annual revenue of $10 billion or more, and in March 2026 the U.S. government confirmed a $4.3 billion battery deal between Tesla and LG Energy Solution.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
23 years in operation (founded 2003).
55,319 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tesla is an electric vehicle and energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003 and employing 100,000 or more people. It makes battery electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi, along with Powerwall and Megapack energy storage systems. Its customers and industries include automotive, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. In August 2026, Tesla and SpaceX reported plans to initially spend $16.8 billion on a chip plant in Texas.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2003 |
Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
Employees | 100,000+ |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 |
What Tesla makes
Tesla holds IATF 16949 certification and manufactures battery and assembly products, with facilities reported in Texas and Fremont, California.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Battery (source: tesla.com).
Certifications
Tesla is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — smr-automotive.com
Trade and customs footprint
Tesla's customs records show 55,319 shipments, with suppliers and origins spanning China, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and more than ten other countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 55319 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Belgium · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Tesla opens new engineering centre in Berlin-Köpenick - electrive.com (electrive.com)
2026-10-30 — Tesla plans Manteca showroom, service center on Atherton - Manteca Bulletin (mantecabulletin.com)
2026-08-06 — SpaceX, Tesla to initially spend $16.8 billion on Terafab chip plant in Texas | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-03-17 — US government confirms Tesla and LG Energy Solution's $4.3 billion battery deal | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-02-24 — Tesla Megapack Megafactory in Texas advances with major property sale (teslarati.com)
2025-07-30 — EXCLUSIVE: Tesla signs $4.3 billion LGES battery deal, source says, reducing China reliance | Reuters (reuters.com)
Facilities
Tesla is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Texas — reuters.com
Brookshire, Texas — teslarati.com
Fremont, California — tesla.com
Company details
Tesla is a privately held company with an estimated annual revenue of $10 billion or more, and in March 2026 the U.S. government confirmed a $4.3 billion battery deal between Tesla and LG Energy Solution. Tesla was founded in 2003, has an estimated 100,000+ employees, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 23 years in operation (founded 2003). 55,319 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tesla make?
Tesla is an electric vehicle and energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003 and employing 100,000 or more people. It makes battery electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi, along with Powerwall and Megapack energy storage systems. Its customers and industries include automotive, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. In August 2026, Tesla and SpaceX reported plans to initially spend $16.8 billion on a chip plant in Texas.
Where is Tesla headquartered?
Tesla is headquartered in Austin, Texas (13101 Harold Green Dr, Austin, Texas, 78725-5712).
When was Tesla founded?
Tesla was founded in 2003.
How big is Tesla?
Tesla has an estimated 100,000+ employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Tesla hold?
Tesla lists IATF 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Tesla import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 55319 inbound shipments for Tesla, with top origins including China · South Korea · Belgium · Taiwan.
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