Tesla to start production on Optimus Version 3 this summer
Evidence notes
- • Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that production of Optimus Version 3 will commence in the summer of 2026.
- • Initial production will begin at the Fremont Factory, with plans to establish a line capable of producing up to 1 million robots per year.
- • Production will also occur at Gigafactory Texas, with a target of up to 10 million robots annually.
Company context
Tesla is an automotive and AI company developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid built on its autonomy, battery, and vertically integrated manufacturing stack.