Event

Tesla to start production on Optimus Version 3 this summer

Mar 12, 2026 · Market Signal · Tesla · Automotive

  • • 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.

Tesla is an automotive and AI company developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid built on its autonomy, battery, and vertically integrated manufacturing stack.

Company
Tesla
Segment
Automotive
Event type
Market Signal
Geography
Austin, Texas · United States