TSLA: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 2, 2026, 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 , 2026 . 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, 2026