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Tesla Boosts 2026 Capex to $25B, Starts Cybercab Production

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tesla lifted its 2026 capex target to $25 billion, $5 billion above guidance.
Revenue $22.39 billion and $1.44 billion free cash flow, but forecasts negative free cash flow for the rest of the year.
Cybercab production began at the Austin Gigafactory.
Tesla will launch a robotaxi fleet in U.S. states this year, expanding to Phoenix in 2026.
Tesla announced a $3 billion fab in Austin, Optimus robot production at Fremont starting 2026, analysts warn of pain.

History

Historical Context

After debuting the Model S in 2012, Tesla logged four consecutive profitable quarters between July 2019 and June 2020, qualifying for S&P 500 inclusion in December 2020. Building on that momentum, Elon Musk pledged a $3 billion Austin Gigafactory in 2020 and now, with a $25 billion 2026 cap-ex plan, is launching robotaxi fleets in Phoenix and other U.S. cities.

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Story summary

Tesla lifted its 2026 capex target to $25 billion, $5 billion above guidance.
Revenue $22.39 billion and $1.44 billion free cash flow, but forecasts negative free cash flow for the rest of the year.
Cybercab production began at the Austin Gigafactory.
Tesla will launch a robotaxi fleet in U.S. states this year, expanding to Phoenix in 2026.
Tesla announced a $3 billion fab in Austin, Optimus robot production at Fremont starting 2026, analysts warn of pain.

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