Tesla produces its 10 millionth vehicle, six years after crossing 1 million
The milestone car rolled out of Fremont as Tesla prepares the California factory for a larger role in robotics.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: Tesla on X
Why it matters
Tesla built its first million vehicles over roughly 12 years of production, then added 9 million in about six. Fremont now anchors Musk's attempt to repeat that scale-up with Optimus.

Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, produced its 10 millionth vehicle globally at its Fremont Factory this week, Tesla said in a July 30th post on X. The figure covers vehicles built across Tesla's manufacturing network, with the milestone unit coming off the line in California.
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