# Extreme Risk Stocks Toyota Joins Impressive List of Investors Anticipating the Tesla IPO By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-ipo References: [marketwatch](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/toyota-investment-adds-jolt-to-tesla-ipo-2010-05-21) & [marketwatch](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/high-hopes-big-concerns-for-tesla-zipcar-ipos-2010-06-04) [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing) joins investors including Germany's [Daimler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic), the Abu Dhabi government and venture capitalists, taking a risk and hoping for success of the upcoming [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz3) IPO. Tesla is well-known for its $100,000 electric sports car and Toyota's support will allow it to move ahead with production of its 'S' model sedan which will sell for about $50,000. All IPOs carry risk and Tesla is no exception. The Tesla IPO prospectus includes 30 pages of risk factors, but investors have still seen fit to bet on the electric car maker's ability to serve the upper end of the passenger car market, wow the public and turn a profit. Photo Credits: [Eco Auto Ninja](http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-electric-vehicles/huge-demand-for-2011-tesla-model-s-electric-sedan-42094/)| [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/tmodelsevent/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Boom:** The increasing investment in Tesla and other electric vehicle companies indicates a growing trend towards sustainable transportation solutions. - **Luxury Electric Vehicles:** The development of the Tesla 'S' model sedan, supported by Toyota, reflects the rising demand for premium electric vehicles. - **Investor Confidence in Tesla:** Despite the risks outlined in the Tesla IPO prospectus, investor confidence in the company's ability to revolutionize the passenger car market remains high. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to be disrupted by the electric vehicle boom, as more companies embrace sustainable transportation solutions. - **Energy:** The rise of electric vehicles presents opportunities for the energy industry to develop and expand infrastructure for charging stations and renewable energy sources. - **Technology:** The development of luxury electric vehicles like the Tesla 'S' model showcases the intersection of technology and automotive industries, leading to potential disruptive innovation in both sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Radical Two-Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing.md) - [Innovation-Supporting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itap.md) - [High-Performance Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz3.md) - [Autonomous Mobile Robotics Investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robotics.md) - [Electric Vehicle Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionna.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [EV Buyback Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bz4x-buyback.md) - [Powerful Alternative Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drako.md) - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire.md)