Tesla starts Optimus production in Fremont; 20,000 per week about a year away

Tesla has started producing its Optimus humanoid robot on a high-volume line at its Fremont factory, according to its third-quarter 2026 earnings report. Elon Musk said reaching the target of 20,000 units per week will take at least a year, perhaps longer. According to the Q3 2026 Update, these are the first Optimus robots built to production standard. The line was made available by dismantling the former Model S/X line in 46 days. Musk acknowledged outstanding challenges, including difficulties with the robot's hands and restrictions on Chinese rare-earth magnets.…

• Fremont: former Model S/X line dismantled in 46 days to make room for Optimus
• The 20,000 robots per week target is at least a year away, per Musk
• Supply to outside companies expected around the end of 2027

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