Fremont production will pivot from cars to Optimus humanoid robots, while Musk says he’s “hoping to debut” the Roadster in April.

Musk shared that Tesla will be converting its Fremont vehicle plant to Optimus robotics production lines during the company's Q4 2025 conference call.

In the Q4 earnings call for Tesla, Elon Musk said the Fremont factory would stop production of Model S and X vehicles, and instead, it will pivot to producing Optimus robots.

The billionaire CEO’s disdain for California isn’t evident as Tesla grabs another 108,000 square feet in the Bay Area.

Prior to being appointed Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering at Fremont in 2023, Bate was Director of Manufacturing for both Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. ・Electrek noted that the departure is the latest of a streak of exits at the EV giant.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are engaged in discussions to merge ahead of a blockbuster SpaceX IPO coming later this year. The deal would bring together Musk’s rockets, Starlink satellites, social media platform X,

Rocket company examining feasibility of both options before potential $1.5tn stock market flotation, report says