Tesla dismantles Fremont Model S and X assembly line
Tesla said it finished removing the original Model S and Model X assembly line at its Fremont factory in 46 days, posting footage of heavy machinery removing trenches, robotic equipment and prepping new flooring. CEO Elon Musk announced the programs' wind-down during the fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, and the final cars rolled off in early May 2026. Fremont will be converted into a dedicated Optimus humanoid robot production line with limited output targeted for late July or August 2026, a Gen 3 Optimus unveiling around mid 2026, and long-term design capacity up to 1 million robots per year despite an expected slow initial ramp because the robot uses roughly 10,000 unique parts and lacks an established supply chain.
Fremont line being converted for Optimus robot production by mid 2026
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Tesla ended Model S and Model X production after slower demand. The Fremont line was cleared and floors were prepped for new infrastructure. The company plans a Gen 3 Optimus unveiling mid 2026 and limited production in late July or August…
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