Tesla has officially pulled the plug on the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, two of its longest-running electric vehicles. "Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that's left are some in inventory," CEO Elon Musk tweeted. This follows comments by Musk during a January earnings call, where he said that production of these EVs will stop at Tesla's Fremont plant in California to make way for large-scale manufacturing of Optimus humanoid robots, with an annual target of one million units.
- Model S and Model X have been made in the US since 2012 and 2015, respectively
- Reportedly, sales of the two EVs have seen a sharp decline of late
Last month, Tesla reportedly sent out emails to existing owners stating, "Model S and Model X marked the beginning of the world's transition to electric transportation. [They] also made it possible for Tesla to develop the technology that would move our world toward autonomy. As we make way for this autonomous future, [their] production will be ending. If you'd like to bring home a new Model S or Model X, order yours soon from our limited inventory."
Tesla Model S and Model X
The Model S went on sale in the US in 2012 as Tesla's second model after the Roadster. It never officially came to India, though we drove it in 2015 and were impressed by its strong straight-line performance. The Model S range also includes a Plaid version with 1,020hp. The Model X followed in 2015, becoming Tesla's first all-electric seven-seat SUV. It is defined by its double-hinged 'falcon wing' rear doors with ultrasonic sensors, along with a large panoramic windscreen.
Tesla even rolled out updates for the two EVs in 2025, bringing range improvements, minor design tweaks, better ride comfort and added features.
Tesla Model 3, Model Y leading sales
Sales of both Model 3 and Model Y have been falling sharply, according to a Forbes report. Model S sales in the US fell 52.6 percent year in the fourth quarter of 2025, from 12,426 units in 2024 to 5,889 units. The Model X saw sales sink 34.2 percent, from 19,855 units in 2024 to 13,066 units in 2025.
Meanwhile, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV account for the bulk of Tesla's EV sales. In the January-March quarter of this year, Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles, with the Model 3 and Y claiming 95 percent of that total.
Tesla is also gearing up to debut two new models: the two-seat Cybercab and the second-generation Roadster, although exact timelines remain unclear right now. In India, the Model Y is currently the only Tesla offering, priced at Rs 58.89 lakh, ex-showroom, for the standard rear-wheel-drive version and Rs 67.89 lakh for the long-range model.