In a major announcement that has stunned both fans and competitors, Elon Musk has officially confirmed a long-rumored Tesla project — one that insiders have been quietly discussing for months. The confirmation, made during a closed-door investor briefing on Tuesday, is already shaking the foundation of the global automotive industry.
According to official statements from Tesla, the company is moving forward with a revolutionary next-generation vehicle platform that will combine full self-driving capability, solar-assisted power systems, and a fully redesigned minimalist interior. This vehicle — still unnamed — is scheduled to be unveiled publicly in early 2026.
For months, Tesla fans had speculated online about leaked patents, mysterious prototypes seen near Tesla’s Gigafactories, and cryptic social media posts from Musk. Until now, no official confirmation had been made — and industry observers were left guessing.
Now, it’s official.
“The future of transportation must be clean, smart, and globally scalable,” Musk said during the announcement. “We’ve been working on this for years. This is not just another car — it’s a new category.”
Sources inside Tesla report that the upcoming vehicle will cost significantly less than the current Model 3, with an estimated starting price under $25,000 USD. Production will reportedly begin at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory, with international production to follow in Berlin and Shanghai.
Shares of Tesla surged nearly 8% in after-hours trading following the news, while several major automakers — including Ford, GM, and Toyota — saw slight declines amid concerns over how this new product might impact market share.
Executives from competing companies have not yet commented publicly on the announcement.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s internal teams have been instructed to prepare for an aggressive global marketing campaign, starting as early as Q1 of next year. A limited test fleet is also expected to be released to select customers and beta testers in late 2025.
In addition to the vehicle platform, Musk also confirmed that Tesla is entering the final phase of integrating its Dojo AI chip into future car models, further enhancing full self-driving efficiency and onboard decision-making.
The news has already sent shockwaves through the tech and transportation sectors. Analysts are calling it one of the most disruptive announcements Tesla has made in the last five years.
“This is going to hit harder than the Model S did in 2012,” one insider said.
As of now, no images or prototypes of the new model have been released to the public, and all details beyond the production timeline remain under wraps.
Still, the message is clear: Tesla is not slowing down — and Elon Musk’s latest confirmation has once again redefined what’s possible.
