Musk Dials Back Robotaxi Timeline; Tesla Flags Negative Free Cash Flow Through 2026

On Tesla's Q2 2026 earnings call, Elon Musk tempered robotaxi expectations — a notable shift for a CEO known for aggressive timelines. "We're going as fast as humanly possible in scaling Robotaxi," Musk said, while stressing safety. CFO Vaibhav Taneja told investors Tesla will have negative free cash flow — spending more cash than it generates — for the rest of 2026.