How Tesla Makes Money (2026)
Tesla makes money mainly from Automotive. Its FY2025 total revenue was $94,827 million ($94.8 billion), with Automotive the biggest disclosed revenue line at $82,056 million ($82.1 billion) and 86.5% of total revenue (computed from the 10-K FY2025). Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Revenue breakdown
Amounts in millions of USD. Shares are computed from the filing.
| Revenue line | Value | % of total | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $82,056 million ($82.1 billion) | 86.5% | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
| Energy generation and storage | $12,771 million ($12.8 billion) | 13.5% | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
| Total revenue | $94,827 million ($94.8 billion) | — | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
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Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners.
Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners. verified
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Frequently asked questions
How does Tesla make money?
Tesla makes money mainly from Automotive. Its FY2025 total revenue was $94,827 million ($94.8 billion), with Automotive the biggest disclosed revenue line at $82,056 million ($82.1 billion) and 86.5% of total revenue (computed from the 10-K FY2025). Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners.
What is Tesla’s business model?
Tesla’s business model is Hardware Plus Services. Sell physical products alongside software, support, content, or services that extend the relationship beyond the original purchase. Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners.
What is Tesla’s hidden model?
Tesla’s energy business sells generation systems directly and through channel partners.