Elon Musk says that Tesla’s future is in robots and not in cars

The company changes its course, announcing that 80% of its future value will come from Optimus, Its humanoid robots project, while facing a strong fall in vehicle sales in Europe.

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• Musk said that 80% of Tesla’s value will come from the robot Optimus
• Vehicle sales fell 13% in the first half of 2025 globally.
• Europe records collapses of up to 84%, but Norway maintains growth.

Tesla, The electric car manufacturer, surprised the market by publicly recognizing that its future is no longer linked to its iconic vehicles, and instead, they will focus a good part of their efforts on the project Optimus, Humanoid robot developed by the company. They expect this last contribution in the not too distant future of most of the entity’s assessment in the stock market.

This was indicated by Elon Musk, executive director of the company, who said the project Optimus will be responsible for up to 80% of the future assessment of Tesla, According to statements collected by Bloomberg and reviewed by Cryptopolitan.

The announcement comes just after the publication of a new “master plan”in which Musk stressed that the products of Tesla They are not limited to vehicles, but they focus on bringing artificial intelligence to the physical world through humanoid robots and energy systems.

A strategic turn towards robots

Optimus It is still in development and is far from generating income, but Musk placed it in the center of the projections of Tesla. In January, he had preliminary estimated that the first installments could be made in the second half of 2026, although he clarified that it was an early conjecture.

This approach contrasts with the current situation of the company. Tesla He still does not obtain income from robots and has breached promises of previous plans. The first “master plan”, released in 2006, he was successfully executed when he went from a sports car to more accessible models. However, the second, of 2016, promised electric trucks, buses and an autonomous transport platform, projects that have not materialized almost 10 years.

In 2023, the third plan was harshly criticized, even by Musk, who described him as “Too complex to be understood by almost anyone.” The new document is shorter, with less than 1,000 words, although without figures or clear schedules.

Fall in electric car sales

The change of approach to robots also coincides with a setback in the sales of Tesla. During the first semester of 2025, global vehicle deliveries fell 13%, which could mark the second consecutive year of descents. This is the worst performance of the company in recent years.

The situation is especially critical in Europe. In July, sales in the region were reduced 40%, and in August the trend was aggravated: the enrollments in France collapsed 47%and in Sweden the fall reached an 84%dramatic.

The growing Chinese competition, with manufacturers such as Byd offering cheaper models, has eroded the market share of Tesla. In addition, the lack of significant updates in its line of car and the controversial policies of Musk have generated an adverse climate in the region.

Norway, the last bastion of Tesla In Europe

However, the panorama is not completely negative. In Norway, a country that has led the transition to electric cars, Tesla He maintains his leadership. In August, 97% of new cars sold were electric, and the company positioned itself as the best selling brand in the country, with a growth of 22% year -on -year that month.

Also, in Spain and Portugal moderate increases in sales were recorded. However, these rebounds are insufficient to compensate for strong falls in key markets such as France and Sweden.

Despite the difficulties, Musk has denied that Tesla Call problems in Europe. But the numbers show the opposite: while the automotive business staggers, the robot Optimus It appears as a strategic commitment and also as a narrative resource to divert attention from the weak figures.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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