Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Tesla will discontinue its Model S and Model X, ending production of the two premium vehicles in 2026. The company is reallocating the Fremont-area factory’s resources to robot development, converting the plant into a hub for manufacturing its Optimus humanoid robots. This shift reflects a broader focus on robotics and AI.
Written from all 6 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X
Tesla is discontinuing the Model S and Model X. Production will cease in Q2 2026, as announced by CEO Elon Musk. The pioneering EVs will be phased out.
- The Verge·Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in 2026. The decision aims to make room for robot production at the Fremont factory. Model S and X sales have been declining as the company focuses on mass-market models.
- Hacker News·Tesla ending Models S and X production
Tesla is ending production of Models S and X. The company will discontinue these models. Production will cease for these vehicles.
- Engadget·Tesla is killing off its Model S and X cars to make robots
Tesla is discontinuing its Model S and X cars. The company is shifting focus to robotics. Production resources will be redirected to support robot development.
- TechMeme·Tesla plans to scrap its premium S and X models and convert its California factory into an Optimus manufacturing hub, as Elon Musk refocuses on robotics and AI (Financial Times)
Tesla plans to discontinue its S and X models. The company will invest $2bn in xAI, a venture by Elon Musk. Tesla's California factory will be converted into an Optimus manufacturing hub.
- Ars Technica·Tesla kills Models S and X to build humanoid robots instead
Tesla is discontinuing Models S and X. The company is shifting focus to humanoid robots. Elon Musk's attention has turned away from building cars to autonomous driving and other ventures.
Related stories
- Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with no human safety driver3 outlets
- Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software3 outlets
- Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates.6 outlets
- Tesla agrees to stop using the term "autopilot" to market its electric vehicles in California to avoid a 30-day suspension by the state's DMV (Rachel Swan/San Francisco Chronicle)4 outlets