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Other Long-Term Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract] |
Build-to-suit lease liability | $ 1,662,017

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Namespace Prefix: | tsla_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration