Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Optimus Robot Could Be Worth 80% of the Company’s Value

Elon Musk has reiterated the strategic importance of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, declaring that it may not only become Tesla’s most valuable product but could account for as much as 80% of the company’s overall worth. The article notes that Optimus was first unveiled at the AI Day event in August 2021 and has since become a central pillar of Tesla’s development roadmap.

It highlights Musk’s ambition to scale Optimus into mass production and to transform it into a versatile robot capable of integrating into everyday life and assisting on manufacturing lines. According to the piece, Musk told investors earlier this year on a Tesla earnings call that the product would hold an “absolutely dominant position” in the company’s long-term valuation, and he has since described it as “the most important product in history” for its potential to transform human life.

If realised, the vision could shift Tesla’s identity from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a broader technology company powered by AI and robotics innovation.