Tesla has no plan yet for humanoid robot production at Shanghai plant

2026.04.20 Tesla has no specific plan to begin humanoid robot production at its Shanghai plant, according to information obtained by Jiemian News from Tesla China. The clarification follows remarks by vice-president Wang Hao at a recent media event, where he said the Shanghai facility has strong large-scale manufacturing capabilities and could play a significant role in future robot production. Tesla is expected to release its third-generation humanoid robot by the end of 2026. The company is also converting part of its Fremont Factory—currently used for Model S and Model X vehicles—into a humanoid robot production line, with a long-term goal of reaching annual output of up to one million units.