Tesla Locks in $30 Billion in New Credit as It Scales Up Optimus, Cybercab and Joint Solar Plans With SpaceX
Tesla Locks in $30 Billion in New Credit as It Scales Up Optimus, Cybercab and Joint Solar Plans With SpaceX
Radhika Anilkumar NadigWed, September 30, 2026 at 4:05 AM UTC
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Tesla Inc.(NASDAQ:TSLA) entered into $30 billion in new credit facilities on Tuesday as it accelerates investments in artificial intelligence and scales up production of Cybercab robotaxis and Optimus robots.
The $30 Billion Credit Package
The facilities include a $20 billion, three-year delayed-draw term loan with Citibank as administrative agent, an $8 billion five-year revolving credit facility, and a $2 billion 364-day revolving facility, both led by Wells Fargo.
Tesla had no borrowings under any of its facilities as of Sept. 29, according to an SEC filing.
The company also terminated its 2023 revolving credit agreement, which had no outstanding borrowings.
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‘Massive CapEx Year’
Tesla is investing heavily in capital expenditure, expecting more than $25 billion this year, as Musk in July described the buildout as “probably the fastest industrial scale-up since World War II in America.”
The company is pouring R&D and pre-production ramp spending on the Cybercab robotaxi, Optimus robot, and Tesla Semi, along with other AI initiatives.
Musk had said Tesla is prioritizing speed over capital efficiency to accelerate projects, even at the cost of efficiency.
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Price Action: Shares of the EV maker fell 1.29% on Tuesday to $352.84 and rose 0.37% in extended trading, according to Benzinga Pro.
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