Tesla(US:TSLA) Benzinga·2026-01-21 04:59Core Insights - Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided updates on the production timelines for the Cybercab and the Optimus Humanoid Robot, indicating that initial production will be slow due to the introduction of new components and processes [2][3] Production Updates - The production of the Cybercab is expected to follow an S-curve, with initial output being slow but potentially accelerating significantly once processes are established [2][3] - Musk noted that production speeds are "inversely proportionate" to the number of new parts, leading to an "agonizingly slow" start for both the Cybercab and Optimus [3] Technological Advancements - Tesla vehicles equipped with the AI4 (HW4) chip will be capable of running Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) without further upgrades as the Cybercab approaches production [3] - The company is reviving its Dojo program, which focuses on in-house chip development, with the new Dojo3/AI7 chips aimed at enhancing Space-based AI computing [4] Competitive Positioning - Analyst Pierre Ferragu from NewStreet Research highlighted that Tesla is seven times more capital efficient than its competitor Waymo, which is backed by Alphabet Inc. [5] - Tesla's unique advantage includes the potential for Tesla owners to rent their personal vehicles to the Robotaxi fleet in the future [5] Market Performance - Tesla's stock (TSLA) experienced a decline of 4.18% to $419.25 at market close, but saw a slight recovery of 0.21% to $420.14 in after-hours trading [6]