{"id":440639,"date":"2026-01-29T10:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440639\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:33:09","slug":"tesla-model-s-and-model-x-alive-robots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440639\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model S And Model X. Alive: Robots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Model S and X are ending production in 2026 after years as Tesla\u2019s flagship vehicles.
\nFremont will shift to Optimus robot production, not cars.
\nTesla is seemingly going all in on AI and robotics.<\/p>\n

Say goodbye to theTesla Model S<\/a> and Model X. The EV maker is set to end production of its two longest-running model lines next quarter to make room for humanoid robots, obviously.<\/p>\n

CEO Elon Musk confirmed the news during Tesla’s earnings call on Wednesday, announcing that production of the Model S and Model X will wind down at the company\u2019s Fremont, California, factory to make way for large-scale manufacturing of its Optimus humanoid robots.<\/p>\n

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“It\u2019s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said during the call. “We\u2019re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.”<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

End Of The (Production) Line<\/p>\n

\"2026<\/p>\n

Photo by: Tesla<\/p>\n

Despite recent refreshes for both the Model S and Model X, the move isn\u2019t entirely surprising. The Model S has been in production since 2012 and got a major update for the 2017 model year. The EV received a minor facelift toward the tail end of 2025, gaining a light design update and more range.<\/p>\n

The Model X debuted in 2015, but it didn\u2019t see meaningful changes until late last year. Like the Model S, the Model X received minor design tweaks and modest range improvements, with the SUV offering up to 352 miles on a single charge. Not that it matters much now.<\/p>\n

Tesla will continue producing the Model 3<\/a>, Model Y, and Cybertruck. In 2025, the company sold more than 1.6 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, making them two of the best-selling EVs in the world. By comparison, Tesla sold just 50,850 units of the Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck combined.<\/p>\n

Motor1’s Take: We\u2019re actually a bit sad to see the Model S go\u2014especially with so many sedans leaving the market. It wasn\u2019t perfect, but it was a stylish luxury EV\u2014and in Plaid form, it was impressively quick. The Model X, on the other hand? We won\u2019t miss it too much, if we\u2019re being honest.<\/p>\n

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