Tesla’s Pivot To Robots And Robotaxis Tests Rich Valuation And Merger Hopes

Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) is discontinuing its long running Model S and Model X vehicles to free up capacity for Optimus humanoid robots and robotaxi production. The company has outlined an initial rollout schedule for Optimus units and robotaxi services that targets 2026 for broader deployment. Following SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, Tesla’s links to Elon Musk’s wider tech group have deepened, fueling discussion about a possible future mega merger involving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Tesla, with a...