Tesla plans to launch fully autonomous driving in Texas and California next year, with the Cybercab production by 2026 — although he said it could be as late as 2027. Additionally, Tesla is developing the Optimus robot, which could be available for $20,000-$30,000, and is capable of performing various tasks.

The event, which was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Pacific time, didn't begin until 7:53 p.m. The delay sparked speculation and jokes online, but Musk said the hold-up was caused by a medical emergency in the crowd.