TeslaEarly Production(Pilot) / V3 Reveal Pending
Tesla's general-purpose autonomous humanoid robot program. Tesla describes Optimus as a bi-pedal robot meant to handle unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks and says the same AI foundation used for vehicle autonomy underpins its robotics work. Optimus V3 - featuring doubled hand dexterity (22 DOF), Tesla's AI5 chip, and a target price of $20-30K at scale - is slated for a late-July/August 2026 reveal with first volume production targeted for summer 2026.
Latest update Sep 13, 2026
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Optimus entered production on Fremont's converted first-generation line, confirmed in reporting dated August 27-28, 2026 - about four months after the space finished building its last Model S/X (May 10, 2026). Output is intentionally slow at the start (Musk describes a 'flat and long' initial S-curve), and the earliest units go to Tesla's internal 'Optimus Academy' training/data-collection program and factory tasks rather than customer sale; independent reporting pegs realistic external/commercial sales starting as early as 2H 2027. The line targets about 1M units/year long-term, with a dedicated Giga Texas second-generation line designed for up to 10M units/year. Musk has called Optimus the hardest product Tesla has tried to scale, citing roughly 10,000 unique parts and no existing supply chain.
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Announced next steps from Tesla that mention Optimus.
Late 2026-2027
With production started on the Fremont Gen-1 line (confirmed in reporting dated August 27-28, 2026), the next milestones are volume and disclosure. Output is starting deliberately slow - Musk has called the initial S-curve 'flat and long' - and the first robots are earmarked for Tesla's internal 'Optimus Academy' training and data-collection program rather than sale; independent reporting frames external/commercial Optimus sales as realistic starting in 2H 2027, with the Fremont line's long-term design capacity around 1M units/year and a second-generation Giga Texas line planned for up to 10M units/year. Chinese media said a Tesla team arrived in Ningbo around September 16 to audit Sanhua, Joyson and Tuopu ahead of an Optimus ramp. Tuopu and Sanhua told Yicai on September 18 they had not been notified of a new inspection, while confirming ongoing robotics work (Tuopu on linear, rotary and dexterous-hand actuators; Sanhua on joint actuators for a major client). Tesla has not confirmed the visits or a 2026 unit target. The Optimus V3 public reveal remains undated as of September 20, 2026; Tesla has not shown V3 publicly since the July 22 earnings call. Tesla's AI5 chip has taped out and begun production at Samsung's Taylor, TX fab (2nm) and TSMC (3nm), though Musk says volume AI5 output for vehicles and robots is not expected until mid-2027.
Late 2020s
Tesla and SpaceX confirmed on August 6, 2026 that their jointly developed Terafab semiconductor factory will be sited in Grimes County, Texas (Gibbons Creek Reservoir, outside College Station), with an initial investment phase of $16.8 billion and at least 3,000 jobs planned. The vertically integrated, roughly 100-million-square-foot plant, to be operated by SpaceX as the high-volume production site, is designed to make, package and test advanced logic and memory chips, supplying Optimus and Cybercab compute alongside SpaceX's space-based AI data center needs; total investment could reach $119 billion if further phases are built out. Intel joined the project in April 2026 as its named foundry partner, committing its next-generation 14A process node to the effort - Intel's first major external 14A customer, and a validation its foundry business had publicly said it needed. Tesla separately runs a smaller 'Advanced Technology Fabrication' R&D pilot line at Giga Texas in Austin, complementing existing AI5 chip production at Samsung's Taylor, TX fab and TSMC. The local tax incentives underpinning the Grimes County site cleared their remaining hurdles in July 2026, when the Iola and Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School Districts approved a combined $1.66 billion in property-tax abatements under the Texas JETI program, following Grimes County commissioners' earlier 4-1 vote for a reinvestment zone and 100% county tax abatement; SpaceX has said it is ready to begin construction now that the incentive package is in place, though no groundbreaking date, completion date, or first-output target has been formally announced by either company.
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Tesla began producing its Optimus humanoid robot at the Fremont factory around August 29, 2026, converting the former Model S and Model X assembly area as part of more than $20 billion in 2026 capital spending. Elon Musk said output will be extremely slow at first since it is an entirely new manufacturing process, with the line ultimately designed for about 1 million robots a year and a larger Texas line planned later. The first units are earmarked for Tesla's internal Optimus Academy training program rather than sale, with outside commercial units still expected starting in 2027.
Tesla and SpaceX confirmed on August 6 that their jointly developed Terafab semiconductor factory will be built in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial phase of $16.8 billion in investment and at least 3,000 jobs planned. The vertically integrated, 100-million-square-foot facility is designed to make, package and test advanced logic and memory chips to supply Tesla's Optimus robots and Cybercabs as well as SpaceX's space-based AI data centers, with total investment potentially reaching $119 billion if further phases proceed.
In its second-quarter shareholder update on July 22, Tesla said it has decommissioned the Model S and Model X assembly lines at its Fremont, California factory and begun installing the first-generation production lines for its Optimus humanoid robot, with production anticipated later this year. CEO Elon Musk cautioned that initial output will be slow and called Optimus the hardest product Tesla has ever tried to scale, noting the robot has roughly 10,000 unique parts and no existing supply chain to draw on. The earliest units will be used internally to collect training data and refine functionality rather than sold to customers.
JPMorgan on June 5 upgraded Tesla from Underweight to Neutral and raised its price target from $145 to $475 - a 227% revision - in the first major call from incoming lead auto analyst Rajat Gupta, who replaced longtime bear Ryan Brinkman in early May. Gupta's framework reframes Tesla as a vertically-integrated technology platform rather than an EV manufacturer, with robotaxi, Optimus, and FSD licensing projected to drive roughly half of an estimated $203B revenue base and $7.50 EPS by 2030, ending one of Wall Street's longest-running bearish institutional positions.
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Tesla's highest-volume electric crossover SUV and the core of its global vehicle lineup. Tesla says it completed the refreshed Model Y rollout in 2025, and the current lineup spans rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, premium, and performance variants depending on market.
Tesla's mass-market electric sedan and one of the company's longest-running products. The current Model 3 lineup emphasizes efficiency, software features, and lower entry pricing than Model Y or Cybertruck.
Tesla's stainless steel electric pickup truck, positioned as a high-performance utility vehicle with adaptive suspension, high towing capacity, and fast charging. Tesla's current lineup includes Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, Premium All-Wheel Drive, and Cyberbeast trims.
Tesla's advanced driver-assistance software that can navigate city streets, make lane changes, park, and use summon features under active driver supervision. Tesla positions the same AI foundation behind FSD as part of its broader autonomy and robotics stack.
Tesla's purpose-built two-seat autonomous vehicle for its Robotaxi network - no steering wheel, no pedals, vision-only FSD. Designed as an income-generating asset on the Tesla Network at a sub-$30,000 target price and ~$0.20/mile operating cost. tesla.com/robotaxi now lists Cybercab as a live fleet vehicle alongside Model Y, with unsupervised rides in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.
Utility-scale battery energy storage system. Current Megapack stores up to 3.9 MWh; next-gen Megapack 3 stores 5 MWh per unit and entered production in August 2026. Deployed worldwide for grid storage, renewable energy integration, and peak demand management. Tesla deployed a record 46.7 GWh of energy storage in 2025 (up 49% YoY), generating $12.8B in energy revenue. Three Megafactories: Lathrop, CA (operational); Shanghai (operational since Feb 2025); Brookshire/Houston, TX (Megapack 3 production began Aug 6, 2026, 50 GWh/year design capacity).
Home battery storage system that stores solar energy and provides backup power during outages. Powerwall 3 (released 2023) features an integrated solar inverter, 13.5 kWh capacity, 20 kW DC solar input, and 11.5 kW AC continuous output. Over 1 million Powerwalls deployed worldwide (milestone reached in 2025). 10-year warranty.
Class 8 all-electric semi-truck for long-haul freight. Tesla says Semi can travel up to 500 miles on a charge, supports megawatt-class charging, has shed roughly 1,000 lb thanks to a 48V architecture and 4680 cells, and is now in early high-volume production at the dedicated Nevada Semi factory.
Utility-scale integrated energy storage solution unveiled in September 2025. Combines up to 4 Megapack 3 units with a transformer and switchgear into a single 20 MWh AC system. Achieves 23% faster installation and up to 40% lower construction costs compared to traditional deployments. 248 MWh per acre density; can deploy 1 GWh in 20 business days. 25-year / 10,000-cycle life. To be manufactured at the Houston Megafactory.
Tesla showed the next-generation Roadster on 15 October 2026 at a SpaceX test site near Waco. The company page lists three configurations: a road-ready two-seat car by reservation, a limited-release two-seat car with rear cold-gas thrusters that Tesla says goes from 0-60 mph in under 1 second, and an invite-only one-seat Rocket trim with perimeter cold-gas thrusters. Tesla says the Rocket trim can fly and is not approved for public road use, and that it is not available in all regions. Musk said production in 2028. CNBC said no purchase price was announced and that $50,000 deposits had reopened. TechCrunch said the site showed a $250,000 reservation for the thruster trim. No product image is on file in this catalog.
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Rivian
All-electric midsize pickup truck with quad-motor AWD, up to 400+ miles of range, and adventure-focused features like a gear tunnel and camp kitchen option. First electric pickup truck to market.
Rivian
All-electric midsize SUV sharing the R1T's skateboard platform, offering three rows of seating, up to 400+ miles of range, and robust off-road capability.
Rivian
Midsize SUV on Rivian's new platform, positioned below the R1 line and designed to drive much higher unit volumes. The R2 lineup is staged: Performance Launch Edition first, followed by Premium and long-range Standard trims.
Rivian
Purpose-built electric delivery van platform derived from the Amazon EDV program and now marketed to a wider range of fleet operators for last-mile logistics and specialty upfits.