Tesla wants to lead the AI chip race—by a mile

Technology Nov 23, 2025

Elon Musk just shared that Tesla plans to make more AI chips than all its competitors combined.
This bold move is part of Tesla's bigger push into custom chips for self-driving cars and future robots (yep, including their Optimus humanoid robot).
The goal? To power up smarter tech for everything from safer driving to advanced robotics.

Fast-tracking new chips—and looking for talent

Tesla's already rolled out millions of chips, with its fifth-gen model nearly done and the sixth in early development.
Musk says they're aiming for a new chip every year—way quicker than the usual industry pace.
He's also inviting engineers who want to help shape the future of AI hardware to join Tesla's growing team.