v3.19.3.a.u2
Customer Deposits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Customer Deposits Disclosure [Abstract]
Customer deposits
$ 726
$ 793
X
- Definition
Customer deposits.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
tsla_CustomerDepositsDisclosureAbstract
Namespace Prefix:
tsla_
Data Type:
xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Customer deposits liabilities current.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
tsla_CustomerDepositsLiabilitiesCurrent
Namespace Prefix:
tsla_
Data Type:
xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:
credit
Period Type:
instant