Breaking news regarding Tesla, Inc.: its controversial CEO Elon Musk has stated definitively that electric motorcycle production will never occur under Tesla. This announcement came in response to a query posed via an AI-generated video depicting a fictional Tesla electric motorcycle.
Musk initially asserted on Monday that the primary reason for this stance is straightforward: “Never happening, as we can’t make motorcycles safe.” While acknowledging the possibility of manufacturing motorcycles, he emphasized safety concerns as insurmountable barriers. This sentiment connects to his personal history; Musk has previously cited an incident from his youth when he nearly lost his life in a motorcycle accident involving a truck.
The refusal aligns with Tesla’s established approach since its inception: concentrating resources on fundamentally reimagining and refining existing vehicle categories, specifically cars, rather than venturing into areas deemed impractical or unsafe. His focus appeared to be solely on electric street motorcycles, contrasting them with “dirt bikes” which Musk suggested could potentially meet safety standards if ridden carefully.
This latest statement reinforces a position Musk has maintained frequently regarding the perceived unsafety of street riding compared to off-road terrain where collisions are less likely, particularly avoiding scenarios involving trucks.