Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch
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Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch
""With 2026 we're going to be substantially increasing our investments in the future. So you should expect to see significant, a very significant increase in capital expenditures, but I think well justified for a substantially increased future revenue stream.""
""This $5 billion uptick suggests these initiatives will require more money than previously planned. But so far, its quarterly capital expenditure, which was $2.5 billion, was in line with previous quarters, the report shows.""
Tesla plans to increase its capital expenditures to $25 billion in 2026, a substantial rise from previous years. This increase is aimed at supporting its transition to an AI and robotics company. The projected spending is three times higher than past annual budgets, which were around $8.5 billion in 2025 and $11.3 billion in 2024. Musk emphasizes that this investment is necessary for future revenue growth, aligning with broader industry trends as other companies also raise their capital expenditure budgets.
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