Tesla will discontinue production of its luxury electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X, as it shifts focus to building Optimus robots at its Fremont factory. The decision comes after Tesla's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, where CEO Elon Musk announced plans to replace the Model S and X with Optimus robots.
This move is part of Tesla's goal to build 1 million Optimus robots per year, with the first version being ramped up at Fremont. The production of Models S and X began in 2012 and was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year for 2013.
However, the vehicles are too old to have the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities built into their platform. 52 billion, down 10%.
1 million. As the industry shifts towards autonomous vehicles, Tesla is positioning itself as a leader in AI and robotics.
With the debut of the Roadster and Cybercab expected in April, Tesla is looking to expand its offerings beyond electric cars. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, envisions a future where Optimus robots provide 'amazing abundance' for mankind, with access to anything people need or want.
Tesla's shift towards Optimus robots marks a significant change in the industry, as companies look to leverage AI and robotics to drive growth. With the production of Models S and X coming to an end, Tesla is focusing on building a more sustainable future through its innovative technologies.
