From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m 10s
Tesla Terafab Targets First Test Chip by Mid-2027
Tesla aims for first test chip by mid-2027 and volume production by Q3 2028.
In brief
Tesla aims for first test chip by mid-2027 and volume production by Q3 2028. Tesla's Terafab lab plans to produce its first test chip around May or June 2027, with volume production expected by Q3 2028. Originally reported by EVwire.
Terafab timeline
Tesla aims for first test chip by mid-2027 and volume production by Q3 2028.
Musk's timeline
Musk said Tesla will begin commissioning machinery in first half of 2027 for first test chip around May or June 2027.
Musk's economic claim
Musk claims Terafab will be the most valuable building in the world with economic value top 20 of countries.
Capital investment
Musk stated Terafab requires tens of billions of capital equipment through early 2028 with long-term value north of $100 billion.
CFO Taneja's comment
CFO Vaibhav Taneja noted Tesla has placed most orders for first set of equipment for Terafab.
Production timeline
Musk described real production following late 2028 after initial equipment phase in mid-2027.
Capex impact
Taneja said Terafab is not a massive impact on Tesla's capex this year but will become meaningful by 2028.
The short version
Tesla's Terafab lab plans to produce its first test chip around May or June 2027, with volume production expected by Q3 2028.
