Elon Musk said Tesla's robot will be 'incredible surgeon,' left Wall Street with no guidance on EVs

Core Viewpoint - Tesla's third-quarter earnings call lacked critical information regarding demand for electric vehicles, the Cybertruck, and the impact of tariffs, leading to a nearly 4% drop in stock price during extended trading [2][3]. Group 1: Earnings Call Insights - CEO Elon Musk did not address the demand for electric vehicles following the expiration of a key federal tax credit [2]. - There was no discussion on the Cybertruck or the effects of tariffs on auto parts, leaving investors uncertain about the fourth quarter outlook [2]. - The earnings report showed that sales, margins, and earnings missed estimates, which contributed to investor disappointment [3]. Group 2: Future Vision and Autonomous Vehicles - Musk emphasized a futuristic vision for Tesla, focusing on robotaxis and the potential for existing cars to become full self-driving with software updates [3][4]. - He claimed that millions of Tesla cars could operate autonomously, generating income for owners while they sleep, although the company is currently limited to pilot projects [4]. - Despite Musk's previous prediction of having autonomous ride-hailing available to half of the U.S. population by the end of the year, Tesla still does not produce cars that can operate safely without human intervention [5].