https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/02/tesla-1-5-billion/ > Tesla is raising up to $1.55 billion through the sale of notes and shares, according to a filing made by the EV maker today. > The document outlines that Tesla will sell up to $1.35 billion in convertible senior notes. The number could increase further: Tesla is giving underwriters the chance to buy a further $202.5 million for over-allotments. In share numbers, that’s an initial 2,723,198 shares that could expand to 3,131,677.