Tesla is gearing up to expand Gigafactory Texas with a new facility dedicated to producing its humanoid robot, Optimus. Currently, Tesla is working on a pilot line at its Fremont Factory in California, but plans for Texas are ambitious. CEO Elon Musk announced a target of 10 million units per year from the new Texas plant, a stark increase from the one million units planned for Fremont. Musk also hinted at the potential for billions of Optimus robots in the market, emphasizing the importance of safety in this venture. Construction is already underway, with drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer documenting ground leveling and clearing at the site. The new production facility is expected to become operational by 2027. While some Optimus units are being built in Fremont for now, Tesla is clearly moving toward a larger-scale operation in Texas. Musk believes that Optimus could revolutionize daily tasks for humans, which aligns with Tesla's broader vision of integrating advanced robotics into everyday life. In related news, Tesla is shifting its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to a subscription-only model, ending the outright purchase option in Australia by March 31, 2026. This change follows a similar timeline in North America, where the outright purchase option will conclude on February 14. Existing customers will retain their outright purchase rights but future buyers will need to commit to a monthly fee. Tesla has been expanding FSD’s availability globally, with hopes of reaching Europe by the end of the year, though the software has only recently launched in Australia.