Optimus

Optimus • Jan 29, 2026

The Titan Duel: Why Elon Musk Fears Only China for Optimus

During Tesla's Q4 2025 earnings call, Elon Musk stated the global race in humanoid robotics is now primarily between Tesla and China. He views China as Tesla's only significant competitor for its Optimus robot. This signals a strategic focus for Tesla and suggests the robotics market is rapidly consolidating into a key competitive battleground.

Optimus • Jan 29, 2026

Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing ‘useful work’ at Tesla — after claiming otherwise

Elon Musk has admitted that no Tesla Optimus robots are currently performing useful work in its factories, contradicting his previous claims over the past two years. This reveals a significant gap between the company's public promises about its humanoid robot's capabilities and its present, practical reality. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals that the highly anticipated automation and cost-saving benefits from Optimus remain a distant future prospect.

Optimus • Jan 28, 2026

Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Tesla will stop producing its Model S and Model X in 2026 to free up factory space for manufacturing its Optimus humanoid robots. This signals a major strategic shift for the company, prioritizing its robotics initiative over these long-standing flagship vehicles. For enthusiasts, it means the end of the line for these premium electric models as Tesla focuses on new technology.

Optimus • Jan 28, 2026

Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Tesla has announced that its production-ready Optimus humanoid robot is scheduled for unveiling in early 2026. This third-generation model will feature significant upgrades, including a new hand design, and the company is preparing for its initial manufacturing. For owners and enthusiasts, this marks a major step toward Tesla's goal of deploying the robots in its own factories and eventually selling them commercially.

Optimus • Jan 28, 2026

LG Energy Solution pursuing battery deal for Tesla Optimus, other humanoid robots: report

LG Energy Solution is reportedly seeking to supply batteries for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot project. This indicates that Tesla is actively securing manufacturing partners for Optimus, moving the ambitious project closer to reality. For Tesla enthusiasts, this is a significant step in developing what Elon Musk has predicted could become the company's most important product.

Optimus • Jan 26, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Tesla has begun removing human safety monitors from some of its Robotaxi vehicles, a key step toward fully autonomous ride-hailing. However, early riders in Austin have reported that securing a ride without a safety monitor is proving to be a difficult and inconsistent experience. This indicates that while Tesla is pushing forward with its driverless vision, the service may not yet be widely or reliably available to the public.

Optimus • Jan 26, 2026

Tesla to Begin Optimus Robot Training at Gigafactory Texas as Early as February: Report

Tesla is expanding its Optimus humanoid robot program by moving its training operations to Gigafactory Texas as early as February. This shift to a larger facility marks a significant scaling-up phase for the project. For Tesla enthusiasts, it signals that the company is progressing from prototype development toward real-world, large-scale testing of the robots.

Optimus • Jan 26, 2026

SpaceX Starship V3 gets launch date update from Elon Musk

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's Starship Version 3, featuring new Raptor V3 engines, could have its first flight as early as March. While this is SpaceX news, it highlights the rapid pace of innovation at Musk's companies, which Tesla enthusiasts often follow closely for its implications on long-term technological ambition and vision.

Optimus • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla Earnings Call: Top 5 questions investors are asking

Tesla will hold its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call on January 28, where executives will address investor questions. The company is using the Say platform to gather and prioritize questions from retail shareholders ahead of the event. This gives Tesla owners and enthusiasts insight into the key financial and strategic concerns, like future products and profitability, that will shape the company's direction.

Optimus • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi has a highly-requested hardware feature not available on typical Model Ys

Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi will feature camera washers, a hardware component not found on standard Model Y vehicles. This feature is critical for maintaining clear vision for the vehicle's autonomous driving system, which relies entirely on cameras. For owners and enthusiasts, this highlights Tesla's focus on specialized, robust hardware for its dedicated self-driving fleet.

Optimus • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car

Elon Musk announced Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car, causing a stock surge. However, reports indicate the vehicles were actually being supervised from a trailing Tesla car. This means the milestone is less significant than presented, as human oversight was simply moved outside the autonomous vehicle.

Optimus • Jan 23, 2026

Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, ...