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the Reinforcement
8.0
Learning stage of training to better handle “long-tail” edge cases, enhanced the neural network 7.0
vision encoder for sharper perception in low-visibility scenarios and rewrote the AI compiler to 6.0
accelerate model iterations as well as the runtime to cut inference latency by up to 20%. These 5.0
4.0
architectural advances will help accelerate our efforts to eventually deploy unsupervised
3.0
autonomy on both the Robotaxi fleet and customer-owned vehicles. Digital Optimus represents 2.0
the next evolution of our AI development. We are working on automating digital workloads, 1.0
building an intelligence layer that will complement the real-world AI we have built to operate 0.0
vehicles and humanoid robots.
AI Inference Compute Cumulative Miles Driven with FSD (Supervised) 1 (billions)
Coinciding with Robotaxi and Optimus ramps, we are expanding our scope of manufacturing to
include semiconductor fabrication, an important step to ensure sufficient and resilient chip
supply. Our partnership with SpaceX aims to build the largest chip fab ever: vertically integrating
logic, memory and advanced packaging to allow for rapid iteration as we anticipate greater chip
demand than what existing and planned industry capacity can accommodate. This begins with the
Tesla-owned Research Fab on our Gigafactory Texas campus. In April, we completed the final chip
design of our next-generation AI5 inference processor.
Automotive and Other Software
In April, we began rolling out the Spring Update which includes a new in-vehicle Self-Driving App
(AI4 vehicles) – users can subscribe to FSD (Supervised) 1, learn how to use the feature and view
ongoing stats. Customers can launch Grok by saying “Hey Grok,” and set location-based
reminders. Accent lights can now turn red when an object is in your blind spot and your turn AI5 Tape Out
signal is engaged. Pet Mode allows users to name their pet and choose between dog, cat or
8 (1) Active driver supervision required; does not make the vehicle autonomous
hedgehog.
SERVICES
Robotaxi 1,800,000
Cumulative Paid Robotaxi Miles
In Q1, paid Robotaxi miles nearly doubled sequentially. Once in production, we expect that 1,600,000
1,400,000
Cybercab will begin to replace the existing Model Y fleet and will be the largest volume vehicle in
1,200,000
the fleet over time. We continued laying the groundwork for expansion of our Robotaxi service to
1,000,000
additional major U.S. metros, including testing and permitting, allowing us to quickly launch new 800,000
markets once we are ready. Our top priority remains safety. We further expanded our 600,000
unsupervised operation area in Austin and launched unsupervised rides in both Dallas and 400,000
Houston in April. 200,000
0
FSD (Supervised)1
We began moving FSD (Supervised) to subscription-only. Adoption (attachment to new purchases)
and penetration (total users among the eligible fleet) both continued to grow, with record net Cumulative Paid Robotaxi Miles
new subscriptions in Q1. A major focus is increasing awareness of the safety and convenience
provided by FSD (Supervised) as we evolve our sales strategy to position FSD (Supervised) as the State Metro Status
product, with promising early signs. We received approval to deploy FSD (Supervised) in the California SF Bay Area Safety Driver3
Netherlands in April, which clears the path for potential approval in other EU countries. We Texas Austin Ramping Unsupervised
continue to make progress on approval in China. Dallas Ramping Unsupervised
Houston Ramping Unsupervised
Automotive Services
Arizona Phoenix Preparations Underway
We continue to invest in ancillary services to increase the convenience for our customers while
Florida Miami Preparations Underway
lowering total cost of ownership. With the continued rapid progress on FSD (Supervised) 1, the
Orlando Preparations Underway
latest version of Safety Score enables every mile driven with FSD (Supervised) to receive a score of
100, enabling Tesla insurance customers2 to maintain a higher Safety Score over time, resulting in Tampa Preparations Underway
lower monthly insurance premiums. The reduction in premiums, in certain cases, can more than Nevada Las Vegas Preparations Underway
compensate for the monthly price of FSD (Supervised).
Announced Near-Term Planned Robotaxi Coverage
(1) Active driver supervision required; does not make the vehicle autonomous.
9 (2) Applies to new policies in Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Illinois
(3) Pursuant to CA TCP permit # TCP0046782 - A
OUTLOOK
Volume We are focused on maximum capacity utilization at our factories. Deliveries and deployments will be impacted by aggregate demand for
our products, supply chain readiness and allocation decisions between sale to customers or use for our owned and operated fle et.
Cash We will manage the businesses such that we ensure a strong balance sheet, maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund our product roadmap,
long-term capacity expansion plans – including further vertical integration – and other expenses.
Profit While we continue to execute on innovations to reduce the cost of manufacturing and operations, over time, we expect our hard ware-
related profits to be accompanied by an acceleration of AI, software and fleet-based profits.
Product We continue to evolve and augment our product lineup with a focus on cost, scale and future monetization opportunities via se rvices
powered by our AI software. We remain focused on growing our sales volumes through a differentiated and efficiently managed p roduct
portfolio, which includes leveraging and optimizing our existing production capacity before building new factories and produc tion lines.
Cybercab, Tesla Semi and Megapack 3 are on schedule for volume production starting in 2026. First-generation production lines for
Optimus are being installed in anticipation of volume production.
Capacity build out and ramp related to our multi-year infrastructure initiatives, including AI compute, solar, battery material and
semiconductor manufacturing are underway.
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PHOTOS & CHARTS
CO RT EX 2 – BUILD IN G CONSTRUCTION AT GIGAF AC TO RY T EXAS
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CO RT EX 2 – AI T RAINING CLUSTER
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MEGAFACTORY TEXAS – BODY – IN – WHIT E LINE
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TESLA SEMI – PRODUCTION LINE
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OPTIMUS FACTORY SITE PREPARATION – GIGAFACTORY TEXAS IN THE BACKGRO UND
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RESEARCH FAB – GROUND BRE AK ING
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LFP FACTORY – FIRST PRODUCTION MODULES
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CYBERCAB T EAM – START OF P ROD UCTION AT GIGAF ACT ORY TEXAS
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CYBERCAB T EAM – START OF P ROD UCTION AT GIGAF ACT ORY TEXAS
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