Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) furnishes results press release in October 2, 2025 Form 8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tesla, Inc. filed a Form 8-K stating that on October 2, 2025 it furnished a press release about its results of operations and financial condition as Exhibit 99.1. The company notes this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed for certain Exchange Act liability purposes.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2025

Tesla, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Texas			001-34756			91-2197729
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 Tesla Road

Austin, Texas 78725

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(512) 516-8177

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

			o			Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
			o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
			o			Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
			o			Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock			TSLA			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 2, 2025, Tesla, Inc. published the press release which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This information is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release of Tesla, Inc., dated October 2, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						TESLA, INC.
			By:			/s/ Brandon Ehrhart
						Brandon Ehrhart General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: October 2, 2025

FAQ

What did Tesla (TSLA) disclose in its October 2, 2025 Form 8-K?

Tesla disclosed that it furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 covering its results of operations and financial condition. The Form 8-K itself mainly references this exhibit and provides required regulatory and signature information.

Which exhibit in Tesla’s October 2, 2025 Form 8-K contains the financial details?

Exhibit 99.1 contains Tesla’s press release with details on results of operations and financial condition. The main body of the Form 8-K points to this exhibit rather than repeating the financial information.

How is the information in Tesla’s October 2, 2025 Form 8-K treated under the Exchange Act?

Tesla states the information furnished under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed filed for Section 18 liability purposes. It is also not incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced.

Who signed Tesla’s October 2, 2025 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Tesla, Inc. by Brandon Ehrhart, who is identified as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. His electronic signature appears in the signature block of the report.

What other exhibit is listed in Tesla’s October 2, 2025 Form 8-K?

In addition to the press release in Exhibit 99.1, Tesla lists Exhibit 104 as the Cover Page Interactive Data File. This is embedded within the Inline XBRL document associated with the Form 8-K filing.