Tesla is the company associated with the ticker symbol TSLA and became one of the world’s most valuable automakers by market capitalization.
Tesla’s shares trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol TSLA. The company’s market value rose dramatically during the 2020s as investors anticipated rapid growth in electric vehicles, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and software-enabled transportation.
Tesla was incorporated in 2003 and is known for electric models including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. It also operates large-scale battery and energy-storage businesses, which broaden its identity beyond automobile manufacturing.
Tesla’s market capitalization has often exceeded that of much larger traditional automakers by annual vehicle volume. That difference reflects the market’s expectations about future growth and profitability rather than a direct count of cars produced. Rankings can change quickly when demand, margins, interest rates, or investor expectations shift.