• Most important: SpaceX has vast land at Starbase (major expansion underway). A small “GigaStarbase” slice would create a Tesla manufacturing hub shoulder-to-shoulder with SpaceX.
Future possibilities are huge: daily engineering cross-pollination on AI chips (like Terafab), stainless steel tech, energy storage (Megapacks already powering sites), Cybertruck/Optimus integration for Starbase ops, and even Mars-ready vehicles. Unmatched collaboration to accelerate both companies toward multi-planetary life. 🚀⚡
If you’re too busy, ask @jason to assemble a team and run S/X as a semi-independent startup — like Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura. Keep the flagships alive where the future is being built!
#SaveModelSAndX #GigaStarbase
As a Model X owner, @elonmusk please don’t shut down Model S & X production.
Instead, relocate the lines + team to Starbase, Texas and build limited “Signature Edition” S/X right next to SpaceX.
Why this is smart business: 🧵
• Luxury EV pure-plays bleed cash (Lucid + Rivian + Polestar ~$23B combined market cap and still deeply unprofitable). Tesla makes solid profits on S/X. The existing lines, tooling & expertise are a proven high-margin asset — relocation cost is minimal.
• S/X have the highest margins. Perfect to test expensive new tech first (batteries, autonomy, suspension, interiors). Once proven, flow it into 3/Y at scale.