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Tesla’s Master Plan Part 4 Pivots to Robots, Not New Cars

Analysts call the manifesto vague given weakening results.

Overview

  • Elon Musk’s new roadmap frames a future of “sustainable abundance” built on AI and humanoid robots, with no mention of new consumer EV models.
  • Musk posted that roughly 80% of Tesla’s eventual value will come from its Optimus robots, underscoring a shift away from the core car business.
  • Tesla’s board proposed a potential pay package reportedly worth up to $1 trillion if targets such as deploying millions of robots and robotaxis are achieved over the next decade.
  • Commentators say the document lacks timelines or measurable milestones and note Tesla’s autonomy service remains limited in Austin and San Francisco as Waymo expands in more cities.
  • Recent pressure points include EU sales down 42% year over year, an Australian Model Y recall over a window-closing software issue, and a 16% revenue drop last quarter.