Segment Reporting and Information about Geographic Areas - Schedule of inventory and accounts receivable by reportable segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 14,434	$ 12,392
Automotive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inventory	10,880	9,678
Energy generation and storage segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 3,554	$ 2,714

Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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