- Production of Model S and X will end in 2026, after years of serving as Tesla’s flagship.
- Fremont will transition to manufacturing Optimus robots, not cars.
- Tesla seems to be going all-in on AI and robotics.
Say goodbye to the Tesla Model S and Model X. The EV maker will end production of its two longest-running model lines next quarter to make room for humanoid robots, of course.
CEO Elon Musk confirmed the news during Tesla’s earnings call on Wednesday, announcing that production of the Model S and Model
“It’s time to effectively end the Model S and X programs with an honorable discharge,” Musk said during the call. “We are truly moving into a future based on autonomy.”
Musk acknowledged that the decision was a “sad” moment for the company, but said Tesla is targeting annual production of up to 1 million Optimus robots once the shift is complete.
End of the (production) line
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Despite recent innovations for both the Model S and the Model X, this step is not entirely surprising. The Model S has been in production since 2012 and received a major update for the 2017 model year. The EV received a minor facelift towards the end of 2025, with a slight design update and more range.
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Tesla will continue to produce the Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck. By 2025, the company sold more than 1.6 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, making them two of the best-selling electric vehicles in the world. By comparison, Tesla only sold 50,850 units of the Model S, Model X and Cybertruck combined.
Taking Motor1s: We’re actually a little sad to see the Model S go, especially with so many sedans leaving the market. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a stylish luxury EV, and in plaid form it was impressively fast. The Model X, on the other hand? If we’re honest, we won’t miss it that much.
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