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Tesla (TSLA) R&D spending by quarter
Tesla's R&D spending was $2.8B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +16% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.4B (Q1 2025) to $2.8B (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $2.8B | +16% | +69% |
| Q2 2026 | $2.4B | +22% | +49% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.9B | +9% | +38% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.8B | +9% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.6B | +3% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $1.6B | +13% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.4B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Tesla, Q3 2026: revenue $28.0B (-0.2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $804M, operating cash flow $6.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Tesla's R&D spending?
Tesla's R&D spending was $2.8B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +16% from Q2 2026.
How has Tesla's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.4B (Q1 2025) to $2.8B (Q3 2026).