Tesla Model S and X cars are being discontinued this year and getting replaced by robots
Published on Jan 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 29, 2026 at 10:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
After a little bit of back and forth, both the Tesla Model S and Model X are apparently being discontinued this year.
The manufacturer has done this before.
But this time it feels like a ‘real’ goodbye.
And it has to do with robots.
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Tesla release statement on Model S and Model X
Last year, the manufacturer unveiled upgraded versions of both, and then discontinued both.
Seemingly for no reason.
This time, it feels a little more ‘real’.
The American automaker took to X to share a message that leaves very little to imagination.
“As we shift to an autonomous future, Model S & X production will wind down next quarter. If you’d like to own one of them, now’s a good time to place your order. Tesla wouldn’t be what it is today without Model S & X and their early owners – thank you for your support over the last decade,” the message read.
It feels definitive, and it probably will be.
Then again, with Musk, you never know.
Why Tesla is discontinuing the Model S and X
To be fair, Elon Musk has often said that Tesla is a robotics company that just so happens to make cars, and he also said that autonomous cars are the priority now.
The company is now focusing on other things – including FSD (Full Self-Driving) – and Model S and X aren’t a priority anymore.
Evidently.
The other elephant in the room is the fact that sales numbers don’t lie.
Model Y sells well, and Model 3 also does, but Model X and S weren’t really pulling their weight.
Even so, it’s still the end of an era.
Especially for Model S which, lest we forget, was actually the first ‘modern’ Tesla model after the original Roadster.
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.
