Tesla says it plans to bring its humanoid robot Optimus to India “when the time is right,” without giving a specific timeline. Speaking during the launch of the Model Y in India, a senior official also indicated Tesla’s integrated energy solutions business could follow in the future, signaling a wider push beyond cars.
Tesla’s long-awaited Cybercab robotaxi has reportedly entered production, with CEO Elon Musk sharing videos of the driverless vehicle rolling off the factory floor. The announcement comes right after Tesla’s first-quarter profit update. Tesla now targets volume production of both the Cybercab and Tesla Semi this year, building on the stepless design first unveiled in 2024.
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Tesla is ramping up its India presence by expanding both its Supercharger network and service centres. The new Supercharger stations are planned along major highways to connect major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Tesla also notes home charging is available across 28 states, aiming to build an end to end charging ecosystem for customers.
Tesla says it will add more than 1,000 jobs in Germany, a rare bright spot for an auto industry facing layoffs. While German automakers struggle with high costs and fierce competition from China, Tesla’s move signals potential momentum and a different bet on future demand and production capacity in Europe’s biggest auto market.
Tesla is set to use Intel’s advanced 14A chip manufacturing technology for its Terafab project, marking Intel’s first key customer for the 14A process. Intel expects the win to strengthen confidence in its next-generation manufacturing roadmap as it looks for more chipmaking clients. For Elon Musk, the partnership supports ambitions in robotics and data centers.
Tesla has launched the Model Y L in India, bringing an extended wheelbase alongside premium features, advanced technology, and fast charging. Positioned strategically between Tesla’s higher-end and lower-cost lineups, the new variant aims to offer a middle-ground experience for Indian EV buyers looking for added comfort and performance-ready capability.
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s Terafab AI chip project in Texas will use Intel’s 14A process. The planned complex, beginning early research fab construction at Giga Texas, targets chips for Tesla vehicles, Optimus robots, and AI data centers. If timelines hold, it signals Tesla’s push to control its compute supply for both products and future AI workloads.
Tesla has raised its spending plan for 2026 by about a quarter, pushing it to more than $25 billion. CEO Elon Musk is channeling the increase into AI, robotics, and chips, arguing the bets are “well justified” for future revenue. The move underscores how much of Tesla’s value now hinges on self-driving cabs and humanoid robots—at a cost investors are starting to scrutinize.
Tesla has launched the six-seater Model Y L in India on April 22, 2026, starting at ₹61.99–62 lakh ex-showroom. The premium three-row EV sits between the standard Model Y and long-range RWD, offering up to 681 km WLTP range and 201 km/h top speed. But with 100% import duty, local manufacturing and service expansion remain key hurdles.
Tesla chief Elon Musk discusses tariffs, H-1B visas, and his unusual involvement with the newly referenced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during Nikhil Kamath’s podcast. Musk calls it an “interesting side quest” that exposed how US government works. He also says he attempted to persuade Donald Trump that tariffs could harm the economy, but wasn’t successful.
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Tesla is pressing investors to back its next leap: self-driving robotaxis and humanoid robots powered by AI. The company plans to more than double capital spending to over $25 billion by 2026, even as it expects negative free cash flow for the rest of the year. The market question: will faith in these still-unproven bets hold?
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