TeslaUnited StatesTesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 has company demo evidence for locomotion and basic manipulation, but public autonomy and deployment claims are heavily caveated by disclosed non-autonomous or human-assisted demos, official construction/pre-volume-production status, and 2026 call/reporting that frames factory work as basic/R&D rather than productive deployment
- Height
- 173cm5′8″Source
- Weight
- 57kg126 lbSource
- Payload
- 20kg44 lbSource
- Runtime
- Not disclosed
- Degrees of freedom
- 40DoFSource
- Top speed
- 2.2m/s8 km/hSource
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How big is Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 stands 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) and weighs 57 kg (126 lb), about as tall as a 175 cm adult.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)source |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb)source |
| Payload | 20 kg (44 lb)source |
| Runtime | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 DoFsource |
| Hand DoF | 11 DoFsource |
| Top speed | 2.24 m/s (8 km/h)source |
| Hands | Tesla Gen 2 demo coverage reported tactile sensing on fingers and 11-DoF hands. |
| Sensors | Unknown |
| Compute | Unknown |
Price and availability
checked 2026-10-14Tesla does not sell Optimus and has no preorder or waitlist. Elon Musk has said Tesla could start shipping the first commercial Optimus robots by 2027.
| Optimus (long-term target) | $20,000 · target |
What the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 can do
evidence by capability dimensionTesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 is a current prototype line with strong hype and weak verified deployment proof.
Tesla has claimed autonomous navigation and simple factory tasks, but public evidence remains company-controlled and later reporting/call commentary frames Optimus as basic-task/R&D rather than proven autonomous work.
Company demos show improving locomotion; no independent benchmark.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 is a current prototype line with strong hype and weak verified deployment proof.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 is a current prototype line with strong hype and weak verified deployment proof.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 is a current prototype line with strong hype and weak verified deployment proof.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 is a current prototype line with strong hype and weak verified deployment proof.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Visible Gen 2 demo behaviors
- Official Tesla manufacturing-status evidence showing Optimus lines under construction
- Explicit negative evidence against overclaiming
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- No independent benchmark was found in this pass
- No useful autonomous deployment evidence
- No independent benchmark
- No public uptime, intervention-rate, cycle-time, or useful-work metrics
About the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5
summary from sourced evidenceTesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 has company demo evidence for locomotion and basic manipulation, but public autonomy and deployment claims are heavily caveated by disclosed non-autonomous or human-assisted demos, official construction/pre-volume-production status, and 2026 call/reporting that frames factory work as basic/R&D rather than productive deployment
Evidence log
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Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasable | $29,900 | ||
| Prototype | Not public | ||
| Prototype | Not public | ||
| Prototype | Not for sale | ||
| Prototype | Not for sale | ||
| Purchasable | $20,000 |
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 cost?
Target $20,000. That is the company's stated target price, not a list price you can order at today. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.
Can you buy the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5?
No. The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is not sold to the public.
How tall is the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5?
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall according to Tesla's published specs.
How much does the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 weigh?
It weighs 57 kg (126 lb) according to official specs.
Who makes the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5?
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is made by Tesla, based in United States.
Is the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 autonomous or teleoperated?
Public demos of the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 are marked "partially disclosed" in our evidence review. Treat promotional footage as unverified unless the company states how it was controlled.
Can you buy Tesla Optimus?
No. Optimus is not for sale and Tesla has no preorder. Musk said at Davos in January 2026 that Tesla could start shipping its first commercial Optimus robots by 2027.
How much will Tesla Optimus cost?
Musk has said that at scale Optimus would cost $20,000 to $30,000. This is a target, not a list price.
Has Tesla started making Optimus?
On the Q1 2026 earnings call Musk said Optimus production would begin at Fremont in late July or August 2026, with slow initial output, and a second factory at Giga Texas around summer 2027.
Sources
10 references- Q4 and FY 2023 Update · Tesla via Electrek PDF mirror
- Tesla unveils its latest humanoid robot, Optimus Gen 2 · Ars Technica
- Elon’s Tesla robot is sort of ok at folding laundry in pre-scripted demo · TechCrunch
- Tesla Optimus humanoid robot needed human help at AI event · Axios
- Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing useful work · Electrek
- Tesla Optimus 2.5 humanoid robot: slow AI assistant, bumpy gait · heise online
- Q4 and FY 2025 Update · Tesla Investor Relations / SEC filing exhibit
- Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript · The Motley Fool
- Q1 2026 Update · Tesla via Electrek PDF mirror
- Tesla Optimus vs Boston Dynamics Atlas: 2026 Specs & Price · blog.robozaps.com