By Kellan Jansen
Publication Date: 2025-12-08 04:36:00
Since its IPO in 2010, Tesla’s shares have appreciated by over 40,000%. That makes it one of the best-performing tech plays of the last decade.
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But how does Tesla’s growth compare to the other top tech stocks of the 21st century? Amazon, Apple and NVIDIA have all gone through similar growth trajectories to become some of the largest companies in the world, and here’s how they compare to Tesla’s latest run.
First, it’s worth noting the trajectory that Tesla has taken to reach its current market cap. The company initially focused exclusively on electric vehicles. That’s similar to competitors like BYD and Rivian, each of which has substantially lower market caps. Why is that?
The key reason is Tesla’s expansion into other markets. The company doesn’t just manufacture electric vehicles anymore. They’ve created international networks of charging stations and leveraged that technology to improve solar performance in the home. Customers can also purchase solar batteries, panels and accessories from Tesla today. That’s increased the total addressable market of the business, which has helped it break out of the EV manufacturer niche.
Investors also like Tesla’s future potential. Musk is currently preparing the business for its next step forward: fully self-driving vehicles and robo-taxis. These could substantially…
