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How to buy Tesla (TSLA) shares in Australia (2025 update)
Learn how to easily invest in Tesla shares and stay updated on the latest financial data (updated daily).
Tesla shares are taking investors on a rollercoaster in 2025, plunging one day and spiking the next. The volatility is being driven mostly by Elon Musk himself, whose dabbling in US and European politics has seen car sales plunge globally.
But if you're bullish on the EV maker and don't mind the risk, you can buy Tesla shares from Australia by signing up to a share trading platform that has access to US stocks — more specifically the NASDAQ exchange. The good news is there are plenty of options. As of 2025, there are more than 20 trading platforms in Australia that feature Tesla stock, including eToro, CMC Invest, Tiger Brokers and CommSec.
If you're ready to invest, you can check out the table of share trading platforms that offer Tesla stock and start comparing your options. Choose a platform that has low brokerage fees, access to US stocks and any other markets that interest you.
How to buy shares in Tesla
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the US from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to US stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Tesla. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: TSLA. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Tesla reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$263.55, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Tesla, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Tesla. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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Alternative ways to invest in Tesla
Another way to invest in Tesla stock is through an exchange traded fund, which is a portfolio of multiple stocks.
Buying stocks in just one company can leave you more exposed to unexpected swings in the market than if you have a range of investments otherwise known as a diversified portfolio. Experts generally recommend having a broad mix of assets and funds on the basis that drops in the value of some will be offset by rises elsewhere.
This means that it's generally a good idea to invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) or index funds to expose yourself to a variety of companies and industries. The good news is that Tesla is listed on the Nasdaq Composite index, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts like S&P 500 index funds, as well as ETFs.
ETFs with Tesla exposure
As one of the biggest listed companies in the US, Tesla is featured on many US-market index fund ETFs in Australia. Several clean energy and battery storage ETFs also offer high exposure to Tesla stock among a portfolio of peers and competitors. Here are some ETFs we found that offer Tesla shares on their portfolios:
- iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
- BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (NDQ)
- Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares Hedged ETF (VGAD)
- Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC)
- BetaShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility ETF (DRIV)
- BetaShares Solar ETF (TANN)
- BetaShares Climate Change Innovation ETF (ERTH)
- BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (QLTY)
News update: March, 2025
- Tesla vehicle sales across Australia and Europe have plunged as Elon Musk's involvement in global politics continues to stir controversy. That's seen the Tesla share price drop up to 30% YTD in 2025.
Have Tesla's shares ever split?
Tesla's shares were split on a 3:1 basis on 24 August 2022. So if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you would own 3 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Tesla shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 66.7% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Tesla shares which in turn could have impacted Tesla's share price.
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Tesla price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of $263.55
| 1 week (2025-03-24) | -5.33% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2025-03-03) | -7.41% |
| 3 months (2024-12-31) | -34.74% |
| 6 months (2024-10-01) | 2.14% |
| 1 year (2024-03-28) | 49.92% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2023-03-31) | 27.04% |
| 3 years (2022-03-31) | -26.63% |
| 5 years (2020-03-31) | 50.89% |
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Is it a good time to buy Tesla stock?
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Is it worth buying Tesla stock?
Valuing Tesla stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Tesla's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Tesla's P/E ratio
Tesla's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 133x. In other words, Tesla shares trade at around 133x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Tesla's PEG ratio
Tesla's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.3055. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Tesla's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Tesla's EBITDA
Tesla's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$13 billion (£10.3 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Tesla's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.
Tesla share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Tesla's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$138.8025 up to US$488.5399. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Tesla's is 2.507. This would suggest that Tesla's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
Tesla financials
| Revenue TTM | US$97.7 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 6.16% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$17.5 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 4.19% |
| Return on equity TTM | 10.42% |
| Profit margin | 7.26% |
| Book value | 22.672 |
| Market capitalisation | US$878.5 billion |
| EBITDA | US$13 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Tesla share dividends
We're not expecting Tesla to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Tesla's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Tesla.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Tesla's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 27.59
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Tesla's overall score of 27.59 (as at 12/31/2018) is pretty weak – landing it in it in the 61st percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Tesla is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Tesla's environmental score
Environmental score: 1.25/100
Tesla's environmental score of 1.25 puts it squarely in the 1st percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Tesla is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Tesla's social score
Social score: 17.81/100
Tesla's social score of 17.81 puts it squarely in the 1st percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Tesla is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Tesla's governance score
Governance score: 10.53/100
Tesla's governance score puts it squarely in the 1st percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Tesla is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Tesla's controversy score
Controversy score: 3/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Tesla scored a 3 out of 5 for controversy – a middle-of-the-table result reflecting that Tesla hasn't always managed to keep its nose clean.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Tesla Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 27.59 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 60.92 |
| Environmental score | 1.25 |
| Environmental score percentile | 1 |
| Social score | 17.81 |
| Social score percentile | 1 |
| Governance score | 10.53 |
| Governance score percentile | 1 |
| Level of controversy | 3 |
Tesla overview
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty after-sales vehicle, used vehicles, body shop and parts, supercharging, retail merchandise, and vehicle insurance services. This segment also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans. The Energy Generation and Storage segment engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners. This segment also provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty; and various financing options to its residential customers. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017. Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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Is the platform fully automated
Hi Leanne, I’m not sure which platform you are referring too here, however there are several platforms in Australia that offer automated investing.