How to buy Tesla shares

Easy steps to invest in Tesla stock in the UK.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) isn’t just a car company, it’s a movement. Along with its ground-breaking electric vehicles (EVs), it’s also an energy and AI powerhouse. With a charismatic but divisive leader, Elon Musk - Tesla shares remain one of the most volatile but popular stocks.

While its EV market leadership and margins are strong, rising competition from China and valuation concerns keep investors on edge. Long-term believers buying Tesla shares see it as a tech disruptor, and not just an EV stock - but volatility remains high and the path to future growth is unclear.

How to buy shares in Tesla

  1. Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. To trade US shares you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form – typically part of the sign-up process.
  2. Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  3. Search the platform by ticker symbol. TSLA in this case.
  4. Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
  5. Submit the order. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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Fees calculator for buying Tesla shares with popular apps

Find the cheapest way to buy Tesla shares with our calculator. Bear in mind that both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here are just a guide (refer to platforms themselves for availability and exact pricing).

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£0 $100 £792.09
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9.1 Excellent
£0 £0 £793.98
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9 Excellent
From £0 £0 £791.70
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8.8 Great
£0 £0 £786.43
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9.2 Excellent
£0 £0 £790.13
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8.5 Great
£0 (0.45% for funds) £1 £806.01
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Is it a good time to buy Tesla stock?

Review technicals and fundamentals to help you determine if now's a good time for you to invest.

Technical analysis

View Tesla's price performance, share price volatility, historical data and technicals.

The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

Historical closes compared with the last close of $349.98

1 week (2025-05-11) 9.93%
1 month (2025-04-18) 45.00%
3 months (2025-02-18) -1.17%
6 months (2024-11-18) 2.32%
1 year (2024-05-18) 97.22%
2 years (2023-05-18) 94.28%
3 years (2022-05-18) 58.15%
5 years (2020-05-18) 549.71%
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Our expert says: Is Tesla stock a buy or a sell?

"After a few years of lightning growth, many major investors have sold some (or all) of their positions in Tesla. That’s because the first phase of Tesla is complete. It’s proved itself as a company that can not only make great electric vehicles (EVs) it can also make a profit.

The issue is that the popularity of Tesla shares means that the stock is already pricing in plenty of future growth. But that doesn’t mean the company won’t go on to exceed expectations. Now that Tesla has proven its core business, it’s expanding and moving into other industries like AI, robotics, and autonomous driving. If Tesla continues to see high demand for its EVs and it breaks ground in other areas, there’s no reason why the stock won’t continue to race forward."

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