# Tesla launches Optimus preproduction and postpones orders

> Tesla has launched a preproduction line for Optimus humanoid robots at Fremont, aiming for near-production quality before ramping up output and making external deliveries. Information about order openings subsequently fluctuated: an analyst report mentioned reservations, before Tesla postponed any waiting list or orders in December. The manufacturer now targets the first Optimus deliveries outside the company in 2027, a timeline that applies to all covered markets. The available sub-events are American, and the German coverage provides no documented national difference in the elements provided.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Tesla, in États-Unis, followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 7 articles from 5 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 16:00.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Tesla
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 01:00
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 16:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/173-tesla-launches-optimus-preproduction-and-postpones-orders

## National stories (3)

- United States — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Reported figures

- eine Million pro Jahr

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- United States: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (3), German (2), Italian (2)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Tesla starts Optimus pre-production in Fremont](https://mecapress.com/events/883-tesla-starts-optimus-pre-production-in-fremont.md)

Tesla has launched a new production line in Fremont to build Optimus robots at near-series quality, ahead of a production ramp-up and external deliveries.

1 sources, 3 articles · Fremont — États-Unis

### 3 November 2026 — [Tesla pourrait bientôt ouvrir les commandes de son robot humanoïde Optimus](https://mecapress.com/events/3060-tesla-pourrait-bientot-ouvrir-les-commandes-de-son-robot-humanoide-optimus.md)

Un rapport d'analyste, un démenti laconique de Tesla et un objectif vague pour 2027 laissent incertaine l'ouverture de réservations pour le robot humanoïde Optimus.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

### 4 November 2026 — [Tesla repousse les commandes de son robot Optimus](https://mecapress.com/events/4296-tesla-repousse-les-commandes-de-son-robot-optimus.md)

Tesla n'ouvrira pas de liste d'attente ni de commandes pour l'Optimus en décembre et vise désormais les premières livraisons de robots humanoïdes hors de l'entreprise en 2027.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

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