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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000000000-16-094359
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	UPLOAD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160923

FILED FOR:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TESLA MOTORS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001318605
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711]
		IRS NUMBER:				912197729
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		UPLOAD

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3500 DEER CREEK RD
		CITY:			PALO ALTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94070
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-681-5000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3500 DEER CREEK RD
		CITY:			PALO ALTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94070
PUBLIC REFERENCE ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-697498 [HTML]
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