Tesla has torn down its Model S and Model X factory in just 46 days after 14 years of service and this is what will be replacing it
Published on Jul 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
After 14 years of service, it only took Tesla 46 days to dismantle the assembly line at the factory in Fremont, California where Model X and Model S were built.
It feels like a history-making moment, even though both cars were relatively new.
After all, we’re talking about two cars that were only introduced less than 15 years ago.
But the main reason why this is important is what is coming next.
The reason why Tesla dismantled the assembly line
The automaker hasn’t actually dismantled the entire factory in Fremont, California.
Instead, it has simply fully decommissioned the historic assembly line that produced the Model S and Model X.
The transformation, completed in just 46 days, marks the end of an era for these two vehicles.
The Model X (2015) and more importantly the Model S (2012) changed the car world because they forced everyone to take EVs seriously.
And ironically both cars were also victims of Tesla’s success.
First, the fact that nearly all automakers began making EVs created competition that ultimately damaged Tesla.
Second, after the Model S and Model X, the American automaker launched the Model 3 and Model Y.
These two remain best-sellers in the US, and that’s precisely the reason why demand for the higher-priced S and X dwindled.
That’s why, not long ago, Tesla announced it would discontinue both cars.
What the factory will be used for instead
The freed-up factory space is now being repurposed for the Optimus humanoid robot project.
To his credit, Elon Musk has been quite openly banging on this particular drum for years.
He’s been quoted repeating the same mantra over and over again: Tesla isn’t a car company.
In his view, Optimus could become one of the most important products ever made, with the potential to transform manufacturing, labor, and also daily life.
For now, Tesla is still also an automaker with at least four vehicles available now – Semi, Cybertruck, Model 3 and Y.
There are also three vehicles in the pipeline – Cybercab, Roadster, Robovan – although solid information about those is scarce.
The irony is that even all of those vehicles heavily rely on AI because of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
