Tesla is a global leader in EVs, adding energy storage and solar to its vehicle manufacturing and sales. Its strengths are vertical integration and in-house software and battery technology.
It also draws attention for its push into AI and robotics — self-driving AI (FSD), a dedicated AI training platform (Dojo), and a humanoid robot (Optimus). It is often discussed as an AI company rather than just an automaker.
Federal contract awards over time (past 9 fiscal years)
Federal contract awards to Tesla has fallen about 16% from FY2017 to FY2025 (≈$10.1M to ≈$8.5M).
| Fiscal year | Awarded |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | ≈$8.5M |
| FY2024 | ≈$11.1M |
| FY2023 | ≈$9.3M |
| FY2022 | ≈$11.4M |
| FY2021 | ≈$13M |
| FY2020 | ≈$13M |
| FY2019 | ≈$10.5M |
| FY2018 | ≈$10.4M |
| FY2017 | ≈$10.1M |
Total federal contract awards (award types A–D) to this company per fiscal year (starting October). Source: USAspending. May be revised.
SEC filings (EDGAR)
- Annual report (10-K/A) 2026-04-30 FORM 10-K/A ↗
- Quarterly report (10-Q) 2026-04-23 View on SEC ↗
- Current report (8-K) 2026-04-22 View on SEC ↗
- Current report (8-K) 2026-04-02 View on SEC ↗
- Annual report (10-K) 2026-01-29 View on SEC ↗
- Current report (8-K) 2026-01-28 View on SEC ↗
- Current report (8-K) 2026-01-02 View on SEC ↗
- Current report (8-K) 2025-11-07 FORM 8-K ↗
Timeline
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