# Tesla Spends $4.73 Billion on Capex

> Tesla's Q3 capex hit $4.73 billion, funding AI, robotaxi, and energy storage projects.
- Title: Tesla Spends $4.73 Billion on Capex · The Motley Fool
- Summary: Tesla's Q3 capex hit $4.73 billion, funding AI, robotaxi, and energy storage projects. Tesla spent $4.73 billion on capital projects in Q3, focusing on AI…
- Keywords: tesla, capex, ai infrastructure, robotaxi, energy storage, optimus, gigafactory, semiconductor, finance, money, Spends, Billion
- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/investing/2026/10/28/tesla-just-spent-473-billion-on-capex-heres-where
- Author: Jeff Siegel
- Published: 2026-10-28T09:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, capex, ai infrastructure, robotaxi, energy storage, optimus, gigafactory, semiconductor, finance, money
## Q3 Capex Total
Tesla's capital expenditures totaled $4.73 billion in Q3, more than double the $2.25 billion spent in 2025.
## AI and Autonomous Vehicles
Tesla expanded AI computing infrastructure at its Texas Gigafactory for full self-driving, Cybercab, and Optimus robots.
## Robotaxi Revenue Projections
Robotaxis could generate $42.4 billion annually by 2030, with $8.5 billion operating profit at 20% margins.
## Full Self-Driving Software
Full self-driving software could earn $5.9 billion annually from 5 million subscribers at $99 monthly.
## Optimus Production
Tesla began Optimus production at Fremont, California, aiming for 1 million units annually.
## Energy Storage Growth
Tesla deployed 13.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage products, up 10% year over year.
## Semiconductor Investments
Tesla's Terafab project in Texas supports future AI computing needs but costs are undisclosed.
## Key takeaway

Tesla spent $4.73 billion on capital projects in Q3, focusing on AI infrastructure, robotaxi services, and energy storage.