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Elon Musk Will Join X Takeover Event This Saturday

The Tesla Owners Silicon Valley event at Giga Texas includes a virtual interview and an evening drone show.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

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Tesla fans and Austin residents gather at the Giga Texas facility this Saturday for the 'X Takeover' event featuring a virtual keynote by Elon Musk. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Austinites headed to Giga Texas this Saturday will join the X Takeover, an event produced by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley featuring a virtual interview with Elon Musk. Tickets for the gathering sold out in eight days as interest in the site's operations continues to climb.

Why it matters

The event arrives as Tesla nears significant regulatory and financial milestones for its Austin-based projects. Residents are watching these developments closely as the company navigates upcoming certification deadlines and public reporting requirements.

Official Texas DMV records show 319 registered Cybercabs, an increase from 169 previously. The total number of vehicles remains a subject of ongoing federal scrutiny as the NHTSA awaits certification documentation.

The players

Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla who will participate in a virtual interview.

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley

The group producing the X Takeover event at Giga Texas.

Maye Musk

The keynote speaker for the upcoming gathering.

NHTSA

The federal agency overseeing the certification deadline for Cybercabs.

The details

The event at Giga Texas runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, with a drone and light show scheduled for 9 p.m. Keynote speaker Maye Musk will address attendees, while the interview with Elon Musk will stream for free on the @teslaownersSV account on X. The gathering follows the company's shift in focus for the event, which previously took place in California.

Timeline

  1. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT: Main event operating hours.

  2. Saturday, 9 p.m. CT: Drone and light show.

  3. October 21, 2026: Tesla reports third quarter earnings.

  4. October 30, 2026: NHTSA deadline for Cybercab certification answers.

The Texas Context

This gathering occurs as Tesla moves to align its growing Austin operations with federal oversight. It reflects an ongoing trend of high-tech firms balancing public-facing events with strict compliance standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Commuters near Giga Texas may notice increased traffic flow and activity surrounding the facility this Saturday. Residents can watch the virtual interview free of charge online to hear the latest updates on company operations.

The takeaway

Keep an eye on the upcoming October 30 federal deadline, which will likely determine the path forward for the local Cybercab fleet. You can follow the @teslaownersSV account on X for the stream of the virtual interview this weekend.

What happens next

Tesla reports third quarter earnings on October 21, 2026, followed by the October 30, 2026, deadline for NHTSA Cybercab certification responses.

Further reading

For more on how local production is evolving, see our Electric Vehicles section.

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