X0306 4 2013-05-17 0 0001318605 TESLA MOTORS INC TSLA 0001412598 Ehrenpreis Ira Matthew 100 SHORELINE HWY SUITE 282, BLDG. B MILL VALLEY CA 94941 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2013-05-17 2013-05-17 4 S 0 153250 91.41 D 640040 I See Footnote Common Stock 2013-05-20 2013-05-20 4 S 0 640040 90.79 D 0 I See Footnote These shares are owned directly by Technology Partners Fund VIII, L.P. The reporting person is a managing member of the general partner of such entity, and disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficiary owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. /s/ Ira Ehrenpreis 2013-05-20