Elon Musk has officially pulled the switch on the Model S and Model X, turning the first true icons of the electric revolution into a part of automotive history. What many expected as another eccentric joke turned out to be the harsh reality for 2026 - the two models that launched Tesla into the stratosphere are no longer in production and have disappeared from the official brand configurator.
Musk's decision is not just a production pause, but a radical turn in the giant's strategy. Instead of investing in updating aging flagships, Tesla is throwing all its resources into the future: artificial intelligence and humanoid robots. It seems that the ambition to create Optimus has prevailed over sentiment towards the luxury sedan and the crossover with “gull wings“.
This move marks the end of an important cycle. The Model S was the car that proved to the world that electric could be sexy and fast, and the Model X raised the bar for technological audacity. Now that those models have accomplished their mission of breaking the ice, the company is focusing on mass products and new horizons of robotics.
There is only one consolation for potential buyers - if you still dream of a brand new Model S or Model X, your only chance is the available units in dealer warehouses. Once the last car in stock finds its owner, these models will become collector's items, symbolizing the dawn of the electric age.
Musk has once again proven that he is not afraid to “kill” his own legends in the name of the next big goal. The question now is whether the world is ready for Tesla, which produces more robots than pseudo-luxury cars.