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Tesla, meanwhile, continues to distance itself from these challenges with multiple advancements. Proposed AI-generated visuals of Tesla's upcoming vehicles—such as a Cyber Van—are circulating, though many are believed to be conceptual or AI-created. Elon Musk has humorously noted that prototypes are relatively simple; the real challenge lies in scaling production at an affordable price.
Tesla's financial goals remain aggressive, with plans to expand production capacity from 500,000 to 1 million vehicles annually. This expansion is taking place even as Tesla ramps up output at its main facility, which now produces around 4,000 cars per week—approximately 200,000 annually.