Tesla begins building the Fremont Optimus production facility
Tesla said construction of its Fremont Optimus facility began after the Model S and X manufacturing lines were decommissioned, with first-generation production lines now being installed.
Evidence notes
- Tesla expects Optimus production to begin later in 2026.
- Initial builds will support the Optimus Academy for training-data collection and functionality development.
- The milestone is factory construction and line installation, not the start of volume production.
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.