Tesla lines up new credit facilities and ends old revolver

What happened

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) entered into three new credit agreements on September 29, 2026. The package includes a $20.0 billion delayed draw term loan, an $8.0 billion five-year revolver and a $2.0 billion 364-day revolver. The five-year facility allows letters of credit up to $500 million. The revolving facilities can be increased by up to an additional $4.0 billion across the two lines, so total revolving capacity could reach $14.0 billion.

The agreements require Tesla to keep at least $5.0 billion of consolidated liquidity.

Tesla terminated its prior $5.0 billion revolving credit agreement, which had been set to mature on January 20, 2028. No loans were outstanding under the new facilities as of September 29, 2026. Borrowings can accrue at floating rates tied to Term SOFR, SONIA or adjusted EURIBOR, depending on currency.

Key numbers

Metric	Latest	Change	Source
Delayed draw term loan facility	$20.0 billion		SEC 8-K
Five-year revolving facility	$8.0 billion		SEC 8-K
364-day revolving credit facility	$2.0 billion		SEC 8-K
Letters of credit cap	up to $500 million		SEC 8-K
Required consolidated liquidity	at least $5.0 billion		SEC 8-K
Existing revolving credit agreement commitments	$5.0 billion		SEC 8-K

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Why it matters

OptimistFi's case is that Tesla's large manufacturing base funds a software transition. This filing strengthens the balance-sheet side of that view. Revolving capacity could rise from $5.0 billion to $14.0 billion, a 180% increase, and Tesla also added a $20.0 billion term loan. The five-year line can issue up to $500 million of letters of credit, and Tesla may request up to two one-year extensions if conditions are met.

The agreements may be used for general corporate purposes or other permitted purposes, so the cash gives flexibility without proving a change in operations. Tesla still says it does not currently plan to draw on the facilities in 2026.

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What's next

Tesla said the credit agreements will be filed as exhibits to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The 364-Day Revolving Facility matures on September 28, 2027, the term loan on September 29, 2029 and the five-year revolver on September 29, 2031.

If Tesla keeps borrowings at zero, the new facilities look like a backstop. Any draw would make them part of funding. That 10-Q is the next scheduled filing.

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