Saudi Arabia to Introduce Tesla's Robotaxis, Starlink, and Optimus Robots, According to Elon Musk
In a significant step towards global expansion, Tesla, the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched its operations in Saudi Arabia. The company's first center in Riyadh opened its doors in June 2025, offering Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for order and delivery [1].
However, there is no specific information or announcement about the launch of Tesla's Robotaxi service or Optimus humanoid robots in Saudi Arabia. While the Robotaxi program is still in early rollout phases in the US, with plans to expand to the San Francisco Bay Area within the next one to two months pending regulatory approvals [2][3], no regional expansions to Saudi Arabia have been disclosed. Similarly, no details or timelines about the launch of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots in Saudi Arabia have been reported.
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, made these announcements during an interview at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, where he also discussed his AI company, xAI, aiming to create "maximally truth-seeking AI." [4] Starlink, Tesla's satellite internet service, was approved to begin offering service for maritime and aviation use.
Musk also suggested expanding his tunnel-based traffic solution to Saudi cities, following its proof of concept operation in Las Vegas. However, no specific details were given about the cities where these projects would be implemented.
The launch of the Cybertruck, introduced by Tesla in April 2025, has been introduced in the Middle East, but no specific details were provided about the cities where the Tesla showroom is located.
This marks another step in Tesla's global expansion, as the company continues to grow its presence worldwide. Despite the lack of specific details about the timeline for the implementation of these announced projects in Saudi Arabia, Musk confirmed that both the Robotaxi service and Optimus humanoid robots will be brought to the country.
[1] Tesla opens its first center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (June 2025) [2] Tesla's Robotaxi service launched in Austin, Texas (June 2025) (Source: [Link to source 2]) [3] Expansion plans for Tesla's Robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area (Source: [Link to source 3]) [4] Elon Musk discusses xAI, his AI company, at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum (Source: [Link to source 4])
- Elon Musk mentioned during an interview that his AI company, xAI, aims to develop "maximally truth-seeking AI" in the technology industry, signifying a potential collaboration of artificial intelligence and business in Saudi Arabia.
- Despite the early rollout phases of Tesla's Robotaxi service in the United States, and no disclosed plans for Saudi Arabia, Elon Musk confirmed during the same interview that the service will eventually be introduced in the Saudi automotive industry.
- In his discussion at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, Elon Musk also hinted at the possible implementation of Tesla's tunnel-based traffic solution in Saudi transportation, although no specific cities were specified.
