Tesla brings bots, Xs and Ss to the Seoul Mobility Show

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Published: 30 Mar. 2023, 18:18 Updated: 31 Mar. 2023, 09:58

Tesla brings bots, Xs and Ss to the Seoul Mobility Show

GOYANG, Gyeonggi — A 173 centimeter, 73 kilogram (160 pound) silver humanoid robot welcomes visitors at the entrance of Tesla's booth at the Seoul Mobility Show on Thursday.

Donning a Tesla logo belt, Optimus has a 2.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack at the back, which Elon Musk says is “perfect for about a full day’s worth of work.”

Telsa is displaying Tesla Bot, also called Optimus, at the country's largest auto show this year, which opens its doors on March 31 at Kintex, Gyeonggi.

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot on display at the Seoul Mobility Show, which kicks off on March 31 at Kintex, Gyeonggi [SARAH CHEA]

Tesla's Optimus [SARAH CHEA]

Korea is the second foreign country to see the robot after China. It's the first time the world's largest EV maker is participating in the Seoul Mobility Show.

Musk believes the robot will "change the world," with a goal to mass-produce it in three to five years at a $20,000 price tag.

Tesla also showcased its latest Model S and Model X vehicles at the show. The cars were released in the local market Thursday. Two versions are available.

Tesla's Model S on display at the Seoul Mobility Show [SARAH CHEA]

The Model S will be the fastest electric vehicle currently available in Korea. With three electric models, it boasts 1,020 horsepower and can reach a maximum speed of 322 kilometers an hour (200 miles an hour).

It can travel up to 483 kilometers per charge.

The vehicle only takes 2.1 seconds to reach 100 kilometers per hour, compared to the Taycan GTS from Porsche, which needs 3.7 seconds.

Tesla's Model X on display at the Seoul Mobility Showi [SARAH CHEA]

The Model X can go up to 478 kilometers. Its maximum speed is 240 kilometers per hour, and generates a maximum of 1,020 horsepower.

When the second and third seats are folded down, the Model X can carry up to 2,614 liters of cargo.

The sticker price of Model S starts from 125 million won ($96,233), while it is 139.5 million won for Model X.

People can order online, and delivery will start in the third quarter.

The mobility show runs through April 9.

BY SARAH CHEA [chea.sarah@joongang.co.kr]