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Tesla (TSLA) is arguably among the most popular and most polarizing companies of all time. It is an important company, as it has led the electric vehicle (EV) transition in the automotive industry. Once dismissed as a niche by automakers, EVs are now at the forefront of almost all the legacy automakers’ business strategies, thanks to Tesla's success - and its humongous market cap, which surpassed $1.2 trillion at the peak.
The brand Tesla is closely interwoven with its CEO Elon Musk, who also has interests in multiple other companies. So, how much influence does Elon Musk really have on Tesla? Here’s everything you need to know about Tesla’s ownership makeup, plus the different companies that Musk owns.