<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Wedbush's top analyst Daniel Ives called Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk a &#34;wartime CEO&#34; as he steers the electric vehicle (EV) maker into its next growth phase. Ives expects Tesla to aggressively roll out Robotaxis in over 30 U.S. cities in 2026, valuing its AI and autonomy opportunities for at least $1 trillion.</p><h3>Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium and Invest with Confidence </h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge-fund level data  and  powerful investing tools  designed to help you make smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  so your portfolio is always positioned for maximum potential</li></ul> <p>These comments follow Tesla's testing of robotaxis without human safety monitors onboard in Austin, Texas. The news also drove TSLA shares up 4.3% since December 15, hitting an all-time high of $491.50.</p> <p>Ives, a longtime Tesla bull whose predictions investors heed, maintained his Buy rating on TSLA with a Street-high price target of $600, implying 22.5% upside potential from current levels. He is a five-star analyst on TipRanks, ranking #424 out of 10,192 analysts tracked. Ives has a 55% success rate and an average return per rating of 15%.</p> <h2><strong>Ives Sees Rapid Robotaxi Expansion</strong></h2> <p>Ives believes that key Tesla projects will speed up over the next 3 to 6 months as regulations on Full Self-Driving (FSD) are expected to ease under President Donald Trump.</p> <p>Tesla has faced launch delays, regulatory scrutiny, and stiff competition from Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo. Yet, Ives projects Tesla capturing roughly 70% of the global autonomous market over the next decade, driven by its unmatched scale, scope, and expanding AI capabilities that no competitor can replicate. Plus, he sees FSD adoption surpassing 50%, fundamentally reshaping Tesla's financial model and boosting margins.</p> <p>With a current $1.5 trillion market cap, Ives sees Tesla hitting $2 trillion next year and $3 trillion by end-2026 in his bull case. He dubs 2026 a &#34;monster year&#34; for Tesla and Musk, with U.S. robotaxi rollout accelerating and Cybercab production ramping in April or May.</p> <p>To sum up Ives' views, Tesla appears to be making major advances in its AI strategy, putting autonomy and robotics at the center going into 2026, which he said will be a &#34;game changer&#34; that defines the company's future.</p> <h2><strong>Is Tesla Stock a Good Buy?</strong></h2> <p>Not all analysts share Ives' enthusiasm. On TipRanks, TSLA stock has a Hold consensus rating based on 12 Buys, 12 Holds, and nine Sell ratings. The average Tesla price target of $388.31 implies 20.7% downside potential from current levels. Year-to-date, TSLA stock has gained 21.3%.</p></div>

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<p>Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives calls Tesla CEO Elon Musk a 'wartime CEO' as Tesla plans to roll out Robotaxis in over 30 U.S. cities by 2026, valuing its AI and autonomy opportunities at $1 trillion. Ives maintains a Buy rating on TSLA with a $600 price target. He projects Tesla capturing 70% of the global autonomous market and hitting a $3 trillion market cap by 2026. However, TSLA stock has a Hold consensus rating on TipRanks.</p>

- Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives describes Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a "wartime CEO" as the company prepares for significant growth and plans to launch Robotaxis in over 30 U.S. cities by 2026.  
- Ives maintains a Buy rating on Tesla with a price target of $600, projecting the company's market cap to reach $2 trillion next year and $3 trillion by 2026.  
- Despite Ives' bullish outlook, the consensus rating on Tesla is a Hold, with mixed opinions from analysts regarding its stock potential.

Daniel Ives Calls Musk 'Wartime CEO' as Tesla Eyes 2026 Robotaxi Boom