Can you buy Tesla Optimus in the UK?
Checked 7 October 2026
Not yet. Tesla does not sell Optimus anywhere in the world as of 7 October 2026. There is no pre-order, no reservation list and no UK date. Optimus has been shown in public, including in London in December 2025, but only as a display.
What we know
| Status | Not for sale. Tesla said in July 2026 it was installing its first production lines, with early robots going to internal use first. |
|---|---|
| Price | Not announced. Elon Musk has talked about around US$30,000, and US$20,000 to US$30,000 at scale. |
| UK release date | None given. We will update this page the day one is announced. |
| Height | About 173 cm, the height of an adult. |
Humanoids you can get in the UK right now
If you want a humanoid robot now rather than in a few years, these are real options today:
- Unitree G1: on sale in the UK from authorised sellers. The programmable EDU version is £29,999.99 inc VAT at Scan. Read our G1 buyer's guide before you pick a version.
- Unitree R1 Air: Unitree's cheapest humanoid, US$4,900 list price.
- Hire one: UK operators bring a G1 humanoid to events, schools and launches, with someone to run it.
See every humanoid on the price ladder, cheapest first.
Questions people ask
Can I buy Tesla Optimus in the UK?
No. As of October 2026 Tesla does not sell Optimus anywhere, and there is no pre-order, reservation or UK date.
How much will Tesla Optimus cost?
Tesla has not announced a price. Elon Musk has suggested around US$30,000, and a long run goal of US$20,000 to US$30,000 once it is made at scale. Those are estimates, not prices.
When will Optimus be on sale?
Tesla said in July 2026 that its first production lines were being installed, with early robots going to internal use first. It has given no date for selling to the public.
What humanoid can I buy in the UK instead?
The Unitree G1 is on sale in the UK now from authorised sellers. The cheapest version is a pre-programmed robot; the EDU version you can program costs £29,999.99 inc VAT at Scan.
Independent and not affiliated with Tesla. Sources: Tesla earnings calls (April and July 2026) and Tesla's public demonstrations. How we check our facts.