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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa088.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/","crawl_time":1775879964,"first_indexed_time":1710791705,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fool!www,\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16263700115757751488","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Who Owns Tesla? Major Tesla Shareholders | The Motley Fool","meta_descriptions":["Elon Musk may be the largest shareholder, but there are other notable owners of Tesla stock. Find out who the largest Tesla shareholders are."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Key Points\nElon Musk is the largest individual shareholder of Tesla, significantly influencing its direction.\nVanguard and BlackRock are major institutional investors in Tesla, owning considerable stock.\nInvesting in Tesla stock is accessible via brokerage accounts or through EV-focused ETFs.\nWho is Tesla's owner?\nThe largest shareholders\nTesla's board of directors\nFAQ\nElon Musk is widely recognized as the largest shareholder of\nTesla\n(\nTSLA\n+0.96%\n) stock. However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla.\nImage source: Tesla.\nOne of the most recognizable\nelectric vehicle (EV)\ncompanies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008.\nIn the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck.\nToday's Change\n(0.96%) $3.33\nCurrent Price\n$348.95\nIn addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the \"design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of\nsolar energy\nsystems incentives.\" The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications.\nWho is the owner of Tesla?\nAlthough there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than $6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round.\nAt that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally,\nMusk made other investments\nin Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's\ninitial public offering (IPO)\nin 2010.\nAlthough he receives considerable attention as the\nCEO\nof Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of\nSpaceX\n. Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded\nThe Boring Company\nand\nNeuralink\n.\nReimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became\nPayPal\n(\nPYPL\n-1.57%\n).\nElon Musk's Investment Strategy\nDefinition Icon\nStock\nA stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue.\nLoading paragraph...\nWho is on the board of directors for Tesla?\nHelping to shape the company's direction, the\nboard of directors\nhas various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. Investors often pay close attention to people on the board of directors since their stock purchases or sales may provide insight into how the company is faring.\nTesla's board of directors 2025\nName\nTitle\nYear Elected to the board\nElon Musk\nCEO of Tesla\n2004\nRobyn M. Denholm\nChairman of the Board\n2014\nIra Ehrenpreis\nFounder and managing partner of DBL Partners\n2007\nJoe Gebbia\nCo-founder\n2022\nJames Murdoch\nFormer CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox\n2017\nKimbal Musk\nBoard Member of Tesla\n2004\nJB Straubel\nCo-Founder of Tesla\n2005 & 2023\nKathleen Wilson-Thompson\nFormer VP of Walgreens Boots Alliance\n2018\nJack Hartung\nSenior Advisor at Chipotle\n2025\nRelated investing topics\nFAQ\nAbout the Author\nScott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.\nScott Levine\nhas no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 $65 calls on PayPal. 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Who Owns Tesla\n# Who Owns Tesla?\nBy [Scott Levine](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/2420\/) – Updated Mar 20, 2026 at 9:47 AM EST \\| Fact-checked by [Parker Hicks](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20662\/)\n\n[Follow us](https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/CgkvbS8wNTc4bWs)\n\nShare\n\n## Key Points\n- Elon Musk is the largest individual shareholder of Tesla, significantly influencing its direction.\n- Vanguard and BlackRock are major institutional investors in Tesla, owning considerable stock.\n- Investing in Tesla stock is accessible via brokerage accounts or through EV-focused ETFs.\n\n- [Who is Tesla's owner?](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_who-is-teslas-owner)\n- [The largest shareholders](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_the-largest-shareholders)\n- [Tesla's board of directors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_teslas-board-of-directors)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_faq)\n\nElon Musk is widely recognized as the largest shareholder of [**Tesla**](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-tesla-stock\/) ([TSLA](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nasdaq\/tsla\/) \\+0.96%) stock. However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla.\n\n![Tesla Gigafactory.](https:\/\/m.foolcdn.com\/media\/dubs\/original_images\/tesla-gigafactory.jpg?_w=3840)\n\nImage source: Tesla.\n\nOne of the most recognizable [electric vehicle (EV)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/consumer-discretionary\/automotive-stocks\/electric-car-stocks\/) companies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008.\n\nIn the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck.\n\nExpand\n\n![Tesla Stock Quote](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FTSLA.png&w=128&op=resize)\n\n## [NASDAQ: TSLA](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nasdaq\/tsla\/)\nTesla\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.96%) \\$3.33\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$348.95\n\n### Key Data Points\nMarket Cap\n\n\\$1.3T\n\nDay's Range\n\n\\$342.74 - \\$350.36\n\n52wk Range\n\n\\$222.79 - \\$498.83\n\nVolume\n\n51M\n\nAvg Vol\n\n62M\n\nGross Margin\n\n18\\.03%\n\nIn addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the \"design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of [solar energy](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/energy\/solar-energy-stocks\/) systems incentives.\" The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications.\n\n## Who is the owner of Tesla?\nAlthough there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than \\$6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round.\n\nAt that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally, [Musk made other investments](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/famous-investors\/elon-musk-investments\/) in Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's [initial public offering (IPO)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/ipo\/) in 2010.\n\nAlthough he receives considerable attention as the [CEO](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/c\/ceo\/) of Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of [SpaceX](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-spacex-stock\/). Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded [The Boring Company](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-the-boring-company\/) and [Neuralink](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-neuralink-stock\/).\n\nReimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became [**PayPal**](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-paypal-stock\/) ([PYPL](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nasdaq\/pypl\/) \\-1.57%).[Elon Musk's Investment Strategy](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/famous-investors\/elon-musk-investments\/)\n\n## Who are the largest shareholders?\nMusk may be the person most closely identified with Tesla, but a number of individuals and institutions hold significant positions in the EV company. Let's take a look at the investors -- both insiders and institutions -- that represent the largest shareholders.\n\n### Individuals\n1. **Elon Musk:** As the largest individual Tesla shareholder, Musk had 519,743,904 shares of common stock as of November 2025.\n2. **Kimbal Musk:** The younger brother of Elon, Kimbal is the insider with the second-largest position in Tesla, owning 1,448,435 shares, or roughly 0.05% of Tesla's outstanding [common stock](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/types-of-stocks\/common-stocks\/) as of November 2025.\n3. **Vaibhav Taneja:** Acting as Tesla's [chief financial officer (CFO)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/c\/c-suite\/) since August 2023, Taneja had 133,317 shares of Tesla's common stock, approximately 0.003%, as of September 2025.\n4. **Tom Zhu:** First hired at Tesla in 2014, Zhu has served as the company's senior vice president of automotive since April 2023. As of September 2025, Zhu owned 47,599 shares, about 0.002% of Tesla's common stock.\n\n### [Stock](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/s\/stock\/)\nA stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue.\n\nLoading paragraph...\n\n## Who is on the board of directors for Tesla?\nHelping to shape the company's direction, the [board of directors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/b\/board-of-directors\/) has various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. Investors often pay close attention to people on the board of directors since their stock purchases or sales may provide insight into how the company is faring.\n\n| Name | Title | Year Elected to the board |\n|---|---|---|\n| Elon Musk | CEO of Tesla | 2004 |\n| Robyn M. Denholm | Chairman of the Board | 2014 |\n| Ira Ehrenpreis | Founder and managing partner of DBL Partners | 2007 |\n| Joe Gebbia | Co-founder | 2022 |\n| James Murdoch | Former CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox | 2017 |\n| Kimbal Musk | Board Member of Tesla | 2004 |\n| JB Straubel | Co-Founder of Tesla | 2005 & 2023 |\n| Kathleen Wilson-Thompson | Former VP of Walgreens Boots Alliance | 2018 |\n| Jack Hartung | Senior Advisor at Chipotle | 2025 |\n\n### [Chief Technology Officer (CTO)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/c\/cto\/)\nAn executive who is responsible for overseeing a company's technology strategy and assets.\n## Related investing topics\n[How to Buy Tesla Stock (TSLA) in 2026: A Beginner-Friendly GuideGet step-by-step guidance on how to invest in Tesla stock and learn the ins and outs of this electric vehicle company.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-tesla-stock\/)\n\n[Tesla (TSLA) Stock Predictions: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 and BeyondTake a look at the factors driving the stock and where it could be by 2026 and 2030.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/tesla-stock-forecast\/)\n\n[Tesla Charging Stations by StateThe Tesla Supercharger network provides fast and convenient charging. Here's how many Tesla charging stations are in every state.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/research\/tesla-supercharger-stations\/)\n\n[Tesla (TSLA) Competitors: Top EV AlternativesA deep dive into Tesla and its top electric vehicle competitors.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/tesla-competitors\/)\n## FAQ\n## Who owns Tesla FAQ\n### Who is Tesla owned by?\n### Who is the current owner of Tesla?\n### Who is the largest shareholder of Tesla?\n### Who is the CEO of Tesla?\n\n### About the Author\n![Scott Levine](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/avatar\/285638173\/large.ashx?_w=3840)\n\nScott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.\n\n[TMFProudMonkey](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/2420\/)\n\n[@TMFProudMonkey](https:\/\/x.com\/TMFProudMonkey)\n\n[Scott Levine](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/2420\/) has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and recommends the following options: long January 2027 \\$42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 \\$65 calls on PayPal. 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Tesla has a major position in the **Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund** ([XLY](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nysemkt\/xly\/) \\+0.13%), for example, representing 19.3% of the ETF's holdings.\n4. **Geode Capital Management:** Founded in 2001, Geode, which manages Fidelity Investments' stock index funds, has more than \\$1.1 trillion in assets under management. It owns 65.33 million shares of Tesla stock, representing an ownership stake of more than 1.96%.\n5. **Capital World Investors:** Helping investors build wealth since 1931, Capital World owns 44.04 million shares -- about 1.32% of Tesla's outstanding stock. Capital World offers the **Capital Group Growth ETF** ([CGGR](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nysemkt\/cggr\/) \\-0.17%). Tesla represents about 5.74% of the fund's holdings.","attrs_readable_markdown":"[![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/misc-assets\/logo-tmf-primary-1-magenta-purple-reversed.svg?_w=320)![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fmisc-assets%2Ftmf_holdingco_logo_stacked_magenta_royalpurple_rev.png&w=96&op=resize)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/)\n\n## Key Points\n- Elon Musk is the largest individual shareholder of Tesla, significantly influencing its direction.\n- Vanguard and BlackRock are major institutional investors in Tesla, owning considerable stock.\n- Investing in Tesla stock is accessible via brokerage accounts or through EV-focused ETFs.\n\n- [Who is Tesla's owner?](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_who-is-teslas-owner)\n- [The largest shareholders](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_the-largest-shareholders)\n- [Tesla's board of directors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_teslas-board-of-directors)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/who-owns-tesla\/#toc_faq)\n\nElon Musk is widely recognized as the largest shareholder of [**Tesla**](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-tesla-stock\/) ([TSLA](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nasdaq\/tsla\/) \\+0.96%) stock. However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla.\n\n![Tesla Gigafactory.](https:\/\/m.foolcdn.com\/media\/dubs\/original_images\/tesla-gigafactory.jpg?_w=3840)\n\nImage source: Tesla.\n\nOne of the most recognizable [electric vehicle (EV)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/consumer-discretionary\/automotive-stocks\/electric-car-stocks\/) companies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008.\n\nIn the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck.\n\n![Tesla Stock Quote](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FTSLA.png&w=128&op=resize)\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.96%) \\$3.33\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$348.95\n\nIn addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the \"design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of [solar energy](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/energy\/solar-energy-stocks\/) systems incentives.\" The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications.\n\n## Who is the owner of Tesla?\nAlthough there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than \\$6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round.\n\nAt that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally, [Musk made other investments](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/famous-investors\/elon-musk-investments\/) in Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's [initial public offering (IPO)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/ipo\/) in 2010.\n\nAlthough he receives considerable attention as the [CEO](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/c\/ceo\/) of Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of [SpaceX](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-spacex-stock\/). Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded [The Boring Company](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-the-boring-company\/) and [Neuralink](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-neuralink-stock\/).\n\nReimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became [**PayPal**](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/how-to-invest-in-paypal-stock\/) ([PYPL](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nasdaq\/pypl\/) \\-1.57%).[Elon Musk's Investment Strategy](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/famous-investors\/elon-musk-investments\/)\n\n### [Stock](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/s\/stock\/)\nA stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue.\n\nLoading paragraph...\n\n## Who is on the board of directors for Tesla?\nHelping to shape the company's direction, the [board of directors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/b\/board-of-directors\/) has various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. 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Boilerpipe Text	Key Points Elon Musk is the largest individual shareholder of Tesla, significantly influencing its direction. Vanguard and BlackRock are major institutional investors in Tesla, owning considerable stock. Investing in Tesla stock is accessible via brokerage accounts or through EV-focused ETFs. Who is Tesla's owner? The largest shareholders Tesla's board of directors FAQ Elon Musk is widely recognized as the largest shareholder of Tesla ( TSLA +0.96% ) stock. However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla. Image source: Tesla. One of the most recognizable electric vehicle (EV) companies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008. In the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck. Today's Change (0.96%) $3.33 Current Price $348.95 In addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the "design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives." The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications. Who is the owner of Tesla? Although there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than $6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round. At that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally, Musk made other investments in Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's initial public offering (IPO) in 2010. Although he receives considerable attention as the CEO of Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of SpaceX . Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded The Boring Company and Neuralink . Reimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became PayPal ( PYPL -1.57% ). Elon Musk's Investment Strategy Definition Icon Stock A stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue. Loading paragraph... Who is on the board of directors for Tesla? Helping to shape the company's direction, the board of directors has various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. Investors often pay close attention to people on the board of directors since their stock purchases or sales may provide insight into how the company is faring. Tesla's board of directors 2025 Name Title Year Elected to the board Elon Musk CEO of Tesla 2004 Robyn M. Denholm Chairman of the Board 2014 Ira Ehrenpreis Founder and managing partner of DBL Partners 2007 Joe Gebbia Co-founder 2022 James Murdoch Former CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox 2017 Kimbal Musk Board Member of Tesla 2004 JB Straubel Co-Founder of Tesla 2005 & 2023 Kathleen Wilson-Thompson Former VP of Walgreens Boots Alliance 2018 Jack Hartung Senior Advisor at Chipotle 2025 Related investing topics FAQ About the Author Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate. Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 $65 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . Read Next
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However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla. ![Tesla Gigafactory.](https://m.foolcdn.com/media/dubs/original_images/tesla-gigafactory.jpg?_w=3840) Image source: Tesla. One of the most recognizable [electric vehicle (EV)](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/automotive-stocks/electric-car-stocks/) companies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008. In the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck. Expand ![Tesla Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FTSLA.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: TSLA](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/tsla/) Tesla Today's Change (0.96%) \$3.33 Current Price \$348.95 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$1.3T Day's Range \$342.74 - \$350.36 52wk Range \$222.79 - \$498.83 Volume 51M Avg Vol 62M Gross Margin 18\.03% In addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the "design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of [solar energy](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/energy/solar-energy-stocks/) systems incentives." The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications. ## Who is the owner of Tesla? Although there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than \$6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round. At that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally, [Musk made other investments](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/elon-musk-investments/) in Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's [initial public offering (IPO)](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/ipo/) in 2010. Although he receives considerable attention as the [CEO](https://www.fool.com/terms/c/ceo/) of Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of [SpaceX](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-spacex-stock/). Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded [The Boring Company](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-the-boring-company/) and [Neuralink](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-neuralink-stock/). Reimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became [PayPal](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-paypal-stock/) ([PYPL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/pypl/) \-1.57%).[Elon Musk's Investment Strategy](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/elon-musk-investments/) ## Who are the largest shareholders? Musk may be the person most closely identified with Tesla, but a number of individuals and institutions hold significant positions in the EV company. Let's take a look at the investors -- both insiders and institutions -- that represent the largest shareholders. ### Individuals 1. Elon Musk: As the largest individual Tesla shareholder, Musk had 519,743,904 shares of common stock as of November 2025. 2. Kimbal Musk: The younger brother of Elon, Kimbal is the insider with the second-largest position in Tesla, owning 1,448,435 shares, or roughly 0.05% of Tesla's outstanding [common stock](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/common-stocks/) as of November 2025. 3. Vaibhav Taneja: Acting as Tesla's [chief financial officer (CFO)](https://www.fool.com/terms/c/c-suite/) since August 2023, Taneja had 133,317 shares of Tesla's common stock, approximately 0.003%, as of September 2025. 4. Tom Zhu: First hired at Tesla in 2014, Zhu has served as the company's senior vice president of automotive since April 2023. As of September 2025, Zhu owned 47,599 shares, about 0.002% of Tesla's common stock. ### [Stock](https://www.fool.com/terms/s/stock/) A stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue. Loading paragraph... ## Who is on the board of directors for Tesla? Helping to shape the company's direction, the [board of directors](https://www.fool.com/terms/b/board-of-directors/) has various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. Investors often pay close attention to people on the board of directors since their stock purchases or sales may provide insight into how the company is faring. \| Name \| Title \| Year Elected to the board \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Elon Musk \| CEO of Tesla \| 2004 \| \| Robyn M. Denholm \| Chairman of the Board \| 2014 \| \| Ira Ehrenpreis \| Founder and managing partner of DBL Partners \| 2007 \| \| Joe Gebbia \| Co-founder \| 2022 \| \| James Murdoch \| Former CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox \| 2017 \| \| Kimbal Musk \| Board Member of Tesla \| 2004 \| \| JB Straubel \| Co-Founder of Tesla \| 2005 & 2023 \| \| Kathleen Wilson-Thompson \| Former VP of Walgreens Boots Alliance \| 2018 \| \| Jack Hartung \| Senior Advisor at Chipotle \| 2025 \| ### [Chief Technology Officer (CTO)](https://www.fool.com/terms/c/cto/) An executive who is responsible for overseeing a company's technology strategy and assets. ## Related investing topics [How to Buy Tesla Stock (TSLA) in 2026: A Beginner-Friendly GuideGet step-by-step guidance on how to invest in Tesla stock and learn the ins and outs of this electric vehicle company.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-tesla-stock/) [Tesla (TSLA) Stock Predictions: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 and BeyondTake a look at the factors driving the stock and where it could be by 2026 and 2030.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/tesla-stock-forecast/) [Tesla Charging Stations by StateThe Tesla Supercharger network provides fast and convenient charging. Here's how many Tesla charging stations are in every state.](https://www.fool.com/research/tesla-supercharger-stations/) [Tesla (TSLA) Competitors: Top EV AlternativesA deep dive into Tesla and its top electric vehicle competitors.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/tesla-competitors/) ## FAQ ## Who owns Tesla FAQ ### Who is Tesla owned by? ### Who is the current owner of Tesla? ### Who is the largest shareholder of Tesla? ### Who is the CEO of Tesla? ### About the Author ![Scott Levine](https://g.foolcdn.com/avatar/285638173/large.ashx?_w=3840) Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate. [TMFProudMonkey](https://www.fool.com/author/2420/) [@TMFProudMonkey](https://x.com/TMFProudMonkey) [Scott Levine](https://www.fool.com/author/2420/) has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and recommends the following options: long January 2027 \$42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 \$65 calls on PayPal. 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Vanguard Group:* Providing its services to more than 50 million investors, the Vanguard Group holds 252.39 million shares of Tesla -- representing an ownership stake of more than 7.59% -- through several [mutual funds](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/mutual-funds/), such as the Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund, and Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares. 2. BlackRock ([BLK](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/blk/) \-0.23%): With more than \$10 trillion in [assets under management](https://www.fool.com/terms/a/aum/), BlackRock holds its 206.74 million shares -- about 6.22% of Tesla's outstanding shares -- in several investment vehicles, including [exchange-traded funds (ETFs)](https://www.fool.com/terms/e/etfs/), like the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF ([IDRV](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/idrv/) \+1.02%) and iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF ([IYC](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/iyc/) \-0.39%). 3. State Street ([STT](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/stt/) \+0.68%): The third-largest institutional owner of Tesla stock is State Street, with 113.76 million shares -- an ownership stake of more than 3.5% -- in a variety of ETFs. Tesla has a major position in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ([XLY](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/xly/) \+0.13%), for example, representing 19.3% of the ETF's holdings. 4. Geode Capital Management: Founded in 2001, Geode, which manages Fidelity Investments' stock index funds, has more than \$1.1 trillion in assets under management. It owns 65.33 million shares of Tesla stock, representing an ownership stake of more than 1.96%. 5. Capital World Investors: Helping investors build wealth since 1931, Capital World owns 44.04 million shares -- about 1.32% of Tesla's outstanding stock. Capital World offers the Capital Group Growth ETF ([CGGR](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/cggr/) \-0.17%). Tesla represents about 5.74% of the fund's holdings.
Readable Markdown	[![The Motley Fool](https://g.foolcdn.com/misc-assets/logo-tmf-primary-1-magenta-purple-reversed.svg?_w=320)![The Motley Fool](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fmisc-assets%2Ftmf_holdingco_logo_stacked_magenta_royalpurple_rev.png&w=96&op=resize)](https://www.fool.com/) ## Key Points - Elon Musk is the largest individual shareholder of Tesla, significantly influencing its direction. - Vanguard and BlackRock are major institutional investors in Tesla, owning considerable stock. - Investing in Tesla stock is accessible via brokerage accounts or through EV-focused ETFs. - [Who is Tesla's owner?](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/#toc_who-is-teslas-owner) - [The largest shareholders](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/#toc_the-largest-shareholders) - [Tesla's board of directors](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/#toc_teslas-board-of-directors) - [FAQ](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/who-owns-tesla/#toc_faq) Elon Musk is widely recognized as the largest shareholder of [Tesla](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-tesla-stock/) ([TSLA](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/tsla/) \+0.96%) stock. However, current and prospective investors alike know he's not alone, leaving them to wonder about the bigger picture regarding who owns Tesla. ![Tesla Gigafactory.](https://m.foolcdn.com/media/dubs/original_images/tesla-gigafactory.jpg?_w=3840) Image source: Tesla. One of the most recognizable [electric vehicle (EV)](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/automotive-stocks/electric-car-stocks/) companies on America's highways and byways today, Tesla was initially focused on the luxury market. Its sole vehicle available to drivers was the Roadster, an electric sportscar that debuted in 2008. In the years that followed, Tesla expanded its vehicle lineup to the Model S sedan in 2012 and the Model X SUV in 2015. Two years later, Tesla introduced the Model 3, an EV that sported a more affordable price tag. Rounding out the company's available vehicles, the Model Y, a compact SUV, started appearing on America's roads in 2020, while the Cybertruck debuted in 2023. Today, Tesla is developing the Semi, an electric semi-truck. ![Tesla Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FTSLA.png&w=128&op=resize) Today's Change (0.96%) \$3.33 Current Price \$348.95 In addition to its automotive segment, Tesla's energy-generation and storage segment includes its business dedicated to the "design, manufacture, installation, sales and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products and related services and sales of [solar energy](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/energy/solar-energy-stocks/) systems incentives." The company offers its Powerpack battery for residential and commercial-scale applications, while its Megapack is suited for utility-scale energy-storage applications. ## Who is the owner of Tesla? Although there's no single owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is the largest owner of Tesla stock. The company, then called Tesla Motors, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Musk hitched a ride with the company shortly after it was incorporated, providing more than \$6 million in 2004 during its Series A funding round. At that time, Musk was appointed chairman of the company. Additionally, [Musk made other investments](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/elon-musk-investments/) in Tesla. For instance, he participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds before Tesla's [initial public offering (IPO)](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/ipo/) in 2010. Although he receives considerable attention as the [CEO](https://www.fool.com/terms/c/ceo/) of Tesla -- a position he's held since 2008 -- Musk has his focus directed to the stars as well, serving as the CEO and chairman of [SpaceX](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-spacex-stock/). Musk is recognized as one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs of modern times. In addition to founding SpaceX, Musk founded [The Boring Company](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-the-boring-company/) and [Neuralink](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-neuralink-stock/). Reimagining urban transport, The Boring Company is attempting to alleviate city traffic by developing tunnel networks. Neuralink, on the other hand, is developing brain implants to help those who suffer from certain medical conditions. Early in his business career, Musk also achieved success as a co-founder of x.com, which eventually became [PayPal](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-paypal-stock/) ([PYPL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/pypl/) \-1.57%).[Elon Musk's Investment Strategy](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/elon-musk-investments/) ### [Stock](https://www.fool.com/terms/s/stock/) A stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue. Loading paragraph... ## Who is on the board of directors for Tesla? Helping to shape the company's direction, the [board of directors](https://www.fool.com/terms/b/board-of-directors/) has various responsibilities that ensure the company is well managed. Investors often pay close attention to people on the board of directors since their stock purchases or sales may provide insight into how the company is faring. \| Name \| Title \| Year Elected to the board \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Elon Musk \| CEO of Tesla \| 2004 \| \| Robyn M. Denholm \| Chairman of the Board \| 2014 \| \| Ira Ehrenpreis \| Founder and managing partner of DBL Partners \| 2007 \| \| Joe Gebbia \| Co-founder \| 2022 \| \| James Murdoch \| Former CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox \| 2017 \| \| Kimbal Musk \| Board Member of Tesla \| 2004 \| \| JB Straubel \| Co-Founder of Tesla \| 2005 & 2023 \| \| Kathleen Wilson-Thompson \| Former VP of Walgreens Boots Alliance \| 2018 \| \| Jack Hartung \| Senior Advisor at Chipotle \| 2025 \| Related investing topics FAQ ### About the Author ![Scott Levine](https://g.foolcdn.com/avatar/285638173/large.ashx?_w=3840) Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate. [Scott Levine](https://www.fool.com/author/2420/) has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and recommends the following options: long January 2027 \$42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 \$65 calls on PayPal. 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