The Tesla Model S will go down in history as the car that helped change the way people think about electric cars, but its time is about to come to an end. In a shocking move, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call that the luxury sedan, along with the Model X SUV, will be discontinued sometime in the next several months.
' The Model S and Model X will stop being built at the company's factory in Fremont, California, in the second quarter of this year, freeing up space to produce the Optimus robots. With Tesla targeting one million units per year, this move is a significant step towards the company's future plans.
Despite their recent refresh, the combined sales numbers of the Model S and Model X have been on a steady decline due to rising prices. The Model S will be remembered as the car that put Tesla on the map and made electric vehicles more desirable, while the Model X will be remembered for its unique feature of gullwing doors.
However, with the latest version we tested, it's clear that the Model X still has the power to impress. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, this move marks an exciting new chapter for Tesla and its focus on autonomous vehicles and AI-powered robots.
This decision by Tesla is a significant shift in the company's strategy, and it will be interesting to see how the transition to Optimus robots plays out. With the rise of autonomous vehicles, it's clear that the traditional car manufacturing model is becoming less relevant.
