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Tesla boosts 2026 spending above 25 billion as Musk bets on robots and AI cabs
Automobile
Published on 24 April 2026
Investors question whether the AI robot jackpot pays fast
Tesla has raised its spending plan for 2026 by about a quarter, pushing it to more than $25 billion. CEO Elon Musk is channeling the increase into AI, robotics, and chips, arguing the bets are “well justified” for future revenue. The move underscores how much of Tesla’s value now hinges on self-driving cabs and humanoid robots—at a cost investors are starting to scrutinize.
- Tesla’s 2026 spending plan rises to over $25 billion
- Musk is funding AI, robotics, and chip development heavily
- Self-driving cabs and humanoid robots are central to the strategy
- Investors appear more skeptical about the timeline
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