Tesla Plans to Produce Humanoid Robots in Shanghai

Published: Apr 22, 2026 13:36

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[SMM Express] According to reports, Tesla recently revealed that it is considering adding humanoid robot production at its Shanghai Gigafactory. The factory began producing EVs in 2019 and launched a large-scale ESS battery production project in 2025. This plan will further expand manufacturing operations into the humanoid robot sector, with a target of achieving an annual capacity of 100,000 units by the end of 2026, in order to maintain Tesla's growth momentum in the Chinese market.

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