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Tesla Optimus V3

Tesla · United States · Humanoid robots

Prototype
Quick answer

Tesla Optimus V3 is a robot in the “Humanoid robot” category from Tesla (United States). Launch: 2026. Current status: Prototype. The model is 180 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. It has 75 degrees of freedom. A single charge lasts about 8 hrs. Its payload is 20 kg. Price according to our sources: $20,000 – $30,000 (Target price · ≈ converted €17,428). Typical use cases: Factory work (in-house), household in the future, Factory (Tesla in-house), Household (planned), Household.

Height180 cm
Weight73 kg
Degrees of freedom (total)75
Runtime per charge8 hrs
Payload20 kg
Top speed20 km/h

Key specs

Design
CategoryHumanoid robots
LocomotionBipedal
Height180 cm
Weight73 kg
Degrees of freedom (total)75
Degrees of freedom per hand22
Hands / grippers5 fingers per hand, 25 DoF per hand
ActuatorsHand/forearm: 25 actuators per side (design revised per Musk)
Ingress protection (IP)IP68 (forearm to hand & foot)
Performance
Payload20 kg
Top speed20 km/h (5.56 m/s)
Runtime per charge8 hrs
Intelligence & sensors
Sensors8 cameras (vision-only), Cameras 8 MP
Compute / AI chipUndisclosed for V3; AI5 as the future 'Optimus brain' (tape-out ~Apr 2026, volume production 2027)
AI modelDerived from Tesla FSD; Grok for speech
Open sourceNo
Market & availability
ManufacturerTesla
CountryUnited States
Launch2026
StatusPrototype
Price$20,000 – $30,000 (Target price · ≈ converted €17,428)
Available inUSA
Use casesFactory work (in-house), household in the future, Factory (Tesla in-house), Household (planned), Household, Industrial automation, Logistics, Manufacturing

Values from manufacturer information and independent sources. Where sources conflict, we state the range in the pricing details or under “Good to know”.

Good to know

  • V3 unveiling repeatedly postponed (Q1 2026 target missed, no date as of Aug 2026)
  • July 2026: Fremont Model S/X lines being converted for Optimus production
  • Long-term target 1 million units/year
  • Per Omdia/Rest of World, ~150 units in 2025
  • Size/weight approx. 180 cm / 73 kg per press reports 12/2025 (detail page states 173 cm/57 kg)
  • Series production announced from Q3 2026
  • ~1,000 in-house at Fremont
  • Consumer launch promised for end of 2027
  • Runtime ~8 h estimated
  • Soft 3D-lattice polymer body
  • Connectivity 5G/Bluetooth/WiFi
  • Skill Score 5/10 (humanoid.guide)

Use cases

  • Factory work (in-house)
  • household in the future
  • Factory (Tesla in-house)
  • Household (planned)
  • Household
  • Industrial automation
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Pricing details

Only a target/estimated price (Musk, Oct 2024: USD 20-30k long-term; production cost target ~USD 20k at 1 million units/year). No official price, public sale per Musk 'by end of 2027'. · Target price < USD 20,000 at scale; current production cost USD 50,000-100,000; no pre-orders · humanoid.guide: USD 30,000; HRT guide: forecasts USD 20,000-30,000; status per humanoid.guide 'In production', not actually available for purchase

Conclusion

Tesla Optimus V3 from Tesla is not yet on open sale (“Humanoid robots” category). Strengths according to our data: 75 degrees of freedom (more than 95% of the category); runtime of 8 h (more than 90% of the category). Keep in mind: the price is only the manufacturer's target price; delivery date and production price are open. Best suited for: Factory work (in-house), household in the future, Factory (Tesla in-house). In the comparison tool, you can put the model right next to alternatives. Open in the comparison tool

Frequently asked questions

How much does Tesla Optimus V3 cost?

According to our sources, Tesla Optimus V3 costs $20,000 – $30,000 (Target price · ≈ converted €17,428). Only a target/estimated price (Musk, Oct 2024: USD 20-30k long-term; production cost target ~USD 20k at 1 million units/year). No official price, public sale per Musk 'by end of 2027'. · Target price < USD 20,000 at scale; current production cost USD 50,000-100,000; no pre-orders · humanoid.guide: USD 30,000; HRT …

How tall and how heavy is Tesla Optimus V3?

Tesla Optimus V3: height 180 cm, weight 73 kg.

How long does Tesla Optimus V3 run on a single charge?

About 8 hrs, according to the manufacturer.

Can you buy Tesla Optimus V3?

Not currently on open sale: status “Prototype”. Available in: USA.

How many degrees of freedom does Tesla Optimus V3 have?

Tesla Optimus V3 has 75 degrees of freedom (total). Each hand has 22.

What sensors does Tesla Optimus V3 have?

Tesla Optimus V3 uses: 8 cameras (vision-only), Cameras 8 MP.

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Sources

  1. blog.robozaps.com/b/tesla-optimus-gen-3
  2. basenor.com/pages/tesla-optimus-tracker
  3. cervo-tech.com/blog/humanoid-robot-market-statistics-2026.html
  4. roboterradar.de/humanoid/tesla-optimus/
  5. roboterradar.de/preise/
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  7. humanoid.guide/product/optimus-gen-3/
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