Tesla Capital Budget Hits $25 Billion as Optimus Spending Rises
Tesla’s 2026 capital budget reportedly jumped to $25 billion, with major spending tied to scaling its Optimus humanoid robots. After an earnings release, the company’s cash flow reportedly turned negative, worrying investors. Tesla also shut some electric-vehicle production lines and redirected them to Optimus robot manufacturing, raising the risk of large one-time charges.
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- Tesla's 2026 Capital Budget Skyrocketed to $25 Billion, With a Lot Going to Scaling Up Optimus (theglobeandmail.com)
- Tesla's 2026 Capital Budget Skyrocketed to $25 Billion, With a Lot Going to Scaling Up Optimus (fool.com)
- Tesla's 2026 Capital Budget Skyrocketed to $25 Billion, With a Lot Going to Scaling Up Optimus (finance.yahoo.com)