Morgan Stanley assessed the prospects of Tesla's Robotaxi project
8/11/2026, 12:35 PM • Евгения Слив

Analysts at Morgan Stanley Bank have published a fresh report on Tesla. Investors need clear evidence of the Robotaxi project's scale. Experts made this conclusion after studying the automaker's quarterly results. Market participants are generally positive about the prospects for physical AI. This is facilitated by the active distribution of proprietary autopilot software. The autopilot connectivity rate has reached fifty-five percent in North America. This figure significantly exceeds the previous conservative forecasts of relevant analysts. However, investors need stronger arguments for full financial confidence. The financial performance of the company causes active discussions among the participants of the exchange. Experts continue to carefully study all available production metrics.
The weaker gross margin noticeably focused the market's attention on the following areas. Research and development expenses continue to grow steadily. The company's free cash flow has remained negative for several quarters now. Investors want to see tangible results on the Optimus robot. These successes should confirm the payback of the increased capital expenditures of the enterprise. The market perceived the disclosure of information about robotaxi as a useful step. Market participants are focused on the issue of increasing the density of car presence. The company must maintain a high level of security on city streets. The efficiency of using a fleet of cars requires constant improvement and monitoring.
The analyst called robotaxi the closest validation point for the company's broad strategy. High confidence in stocks will depend on specific facts. Investors are waiting for an increase in the number of autonomous cars on conventional roads. An important factor will be the increase in the density of cars at the city level. The weekly mileage in offline mode should steadily increase. Improving the economy per unit of production will be the final proof of success. The flywheel of the Robotaxi project should start working at full capacity. The long-term thesis of Tesla's leadership in the field of AI remains. The quarterly results did not significantly change this basic investment outlook.
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