- Tesla will have its next-generation AI5 chip manufactured by both Samsung Electronics and TSMC in the United States.
- Sample versions of the AI5 chip are expected in 2026, with mass production beginning in 2027.
- The new AI5 chip is described as “40× better” than Tesla’s current AI4 chip and will support self-driving and robotics systems.
- Plans for an AI6 chip are set for mid-2028, with promised performance roughly double that of AI5.
- Over 90% of Tesla’s AI computing will be processed on distributed edge systems on the Earth’s surface.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will produce different versions of its upcoming AI5 chip through U.S.-based manufacturing partners Samsung Electronics and TSMC. Initial test units are scheduled for 2026, with large-scale manufacturing targeted for 2027.
According to posts shared by Musk, each foundry will create a unique physical version of the chip, but both versions are intended to run Tesla’s AI software identically. The chip serves as a foundation for Tesla’s strategy in Artificial Intelligence for autonomous vehicles and robotics. Musk said the follow-up AI6 chip will be available by mid-2028, aiming to double the performance of AI5.
At a recent earnings call, Musk described AI5 as an “amazing design,” noting that it will be “40× better than the AI4 chip,” which currently powers Tesla’s vehicles and data systems. He said the upgraded chip integrates components like graphics processing units (GPUs) and image processors directly, which is expected to increase power efficiency. “This is a beautiful chip,” Musk stated. “I’ve poured so much life energy into this chip personally, and I’m confident this is going to be a winner.”
Further details were shared by Musk in a recent post on X, outlining the timeline for rollout, partnerships, and the chip’s significance for Tesla’s “Physical AI Era.” Musk also said that “over 90% of AI computing will happen on distributed edge systems”—meaning most processing takes place at or near data sources rather than in centralized data centers.
Tesla’s AI5 marks a step in the transition from traditional computing to advanced AI-driven systems for vehicles and robotics, as the company accelerates its investments in real-world artificial intelligence solutions. The AI7 chip, planned for after AI6, would require more advanced manufacturing facilities due to its updated architecture.
Tesla shares are up 14% so far this year.
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