Tesla reportedly orders ~5,000 Optimus robots, targeting 15,000 units this year
i_bioloid · x · 2026-09-08
Citing supply-chain vendors and a Jiemian News report, Tesla has placed an initial order for roughly 5,000 Optimus robots — its first production order in the thousands after pilot runs of a few hundred units. The order sets a baseline delivery target of 15,000 units this year, signaling a pivot from proving the robot can be built to testing volume manufacturing. Key next step: supplier audits in September.
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