Finally, Musk said Tesla is on track to have thousands of autonomous humanoid robots (called Optimus) working in its factories by year-end. He also informed analysts that the company aims to scale Optimus production to one million units per year by 2029, and he previously stated that a commercial launch is possible in the second half of 2026.

Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s preparing to step back from Washington starting May, just as Tesla tries to recover from a brutal financial quarter. Speaking during Tesla’s earnings call, Elon confirmed that his work at President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will drop “significantly” by next month.

Tesla's earnings report missed estimates, with revenue down 9%. Read a recap of the analyst call, where Elon Musk talked tariffs, robotaxi, and more.