Elon Musk has clarified recent speculation about a possible investment by Tesla in Nissan's US factories seemingly debunked. With Nissan looking for new investors after the failed $58 billion merger talks with Honda, Musk's clear statement on X made it clear that a deal with Nissan is unlikely.

Background to the investment idea
Nissan planned, Tesla as a strategic partner to divest its underutilized production facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. The Japanese delegation, which included former personalities such as ex-Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and former Tesla-board member Hiromichi Mizuno, intended to do so, Tesla of the US factories. These plants have a capacity of up to one million vehicles per year, but only produced 525,000 units in 2024.

Musk's clear statement
In a statement on X, Elon Musk made it clear:
"The Tesla factory IS the product. The Cybercab production line is like nothing else in the automotive industry."
This statement emphasizes that Tesla focuses on its own state-of-the-art production infrastructure and does not require any additional equipment from Nissan.

Outlook and possible consequences
Without the hoped-for deal, Nissan could be forced to pursue alternative strategies in order to remain competitive in the long term. Experts fear that without a strong partnership, the Japanese company could become an attractive takeover target for foreign investors. Whether Nissan will return with a new, more enticing offer remains to be seen.

Conclusion
Elon Musk's statement has fueled speculation about a Tesla-investment in Nissan's US factories has largely ended. While Nissan continues to look for ways to optimize its production capacity and secure its future, it remains Tesla its own state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. The decision signals that Tesla focuses on its core competencies and carefully considers strategic partnerships.