Tesla Has Some Shocking Announcements To Start 2026. The Model S and Model X Are Now Discontinued

SAUDI ARABIA: Tesla has announced that the Model X and Model S are now going to be discontinued. The announcement came at the Q4 earnings call of Tesla, where the CEO, Elon Musk, announced that the two models would stop production at the Fremont factory in the second quarter of 2026. The factory would then remove the production lines of the car and set up new lines for the manufacturing of the Optimus humanoid robot. This is quite an unexpected end to two models that have been synonymous with the EV industry, its boom, and its potential for the last decade.

A Look Back at The Model S and Model X

The Tesla Model S was launched in 2012, and it started the EV industry, to be quite honest. Before that, EVs were like science projects and not actual cars that people wanted to drive. So, as a result, the Model S became a phenomenon to say the least. The car made EVs the talk of the town, and they made German automakers spend billions to catch up in the EV race.

The Model X had a similarly fascinating story, and it was one of the first times a family SUV could outdrag a supercar. It made headlines for all the right reasons, and the falcon-wing doors had character and something interesting in a sea of boring crossovers globally. The Model X also completed Tesla’s original vision of four models that would spell the word “S3XY,” so the discontinuation of these two models clearly shows the changing priorities of the company.

Why Are The Models Being Discontinued?

The true reason is that they do not sell anymore. The Model 3 and the Model Y account for 97% of the sales of Tesla. So, for a company that’s led by visionary (read erratic) leaders like Elon Musk, it doesn’t make sense to keep the production lines active for models that do not sell anymore.

FAQs

Q1) Is there a 2nd generation announced for the Model S and X?

A) No, the company has not yet announced any next-generation or replacement for the Model S and Model X.

Q2) Can I still buy a Model S and Model X from Tesla?

A) Yes, but only for a few days more, perhaps. You are quite literally at the end of the line and timeframe to buy a new Model S or Model X, so make your decision as soon as possible.

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