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Tesla's $16.5B Samsung Deal Fuels Next-Gen Robotaxi Vision
6 Aug
Summary
- Autonomous taxi networks could generate $8T-$10T in global revenue in 5-10 years
- Tesla partners with Samsung to manufacture AI6 chip for autonomous systems
- Wedbush analyst estimates Tesla's AI and autonomous division worth $1T
As of August 6th, 2025, the autonomous vehicle industry is poised for significant growth, with analysts predicting the ecosystem surrounding autonomous taxi networks could generate between $8 trillion and $10 trillion in global revenue within the next 5-10 years. This figure represents a substantial portion of the world's current GDP, which stands at around $113 trillion.
Tesla, a pioneer in the field of self-driving technology, has taken a major step forward in its robotaxi plans. Last month, the company announced a $16.5 billion multiyear partnership with Samsung Electronics to manufacture its AI6 chip domestically. This advanced chip is expected to power Tesla's next-generation autonomous systems, including its upcoming robotaxi fleet and Optimus humanoid bot.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has estimated that Tesla's AI and autonomous driving division alone could be worth $1 trillion, reinforcing investor optimism in the company's long-term AI bets. This comes despite Tesla's recent revenue drop of 12% year-over-year in the second quarter, as analysts remain focused on the company's long-term potential in the autonomous vehicle market.
