Elon Musk says Tesla Optimus may adopt rental-only model during early commercialization
11/07/2026 — 11/07, 14:15·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- Elon Musk revealed at the Barron's Investment Conference that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot might adopt a rental-only model during early co…
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At the 33rd Barron's Investment Conference held Friday at Lincoln Center in New York City, Elon Musk revealed that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot may operate on a lease-only basis during the early phase of its commercial rollout. Asked about how the device would be sold, Musk said he thought a lease model was likely. Specific lease pricing and the exact types of work Optimus could perform remain undisclosed, with Musk expected to provide further details at a later date.
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According to Not a Tesla App, Elon Musk stated at the Barron's Investment Conference that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots might be offered through a rental model rather than direct sales. The initial manufacturing cost is estimated at around $30,000, with early production underway at the Fremont factory.
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