Tesla's Electric Dreams: The Model S and X are Taking a Backseat to Robots
In a surprise move, Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will essentially be discontinuing production of its iconic Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter. While customers can still purchase these cars in limited quantities, the once-vaunted vehicles will eventually become nothing more than relics of the past. The reason? Tesla's focus is shifting to the manufacturing of Optimus humanoid robots, which Musk claims are poised to revolutionize the future.
For years, the Model S and X have been stalwarts of Tesla's lineup, but their sales numbers have dwindled significantly in recent years. In 2025 alone, Tesla delivered over 1.5 million Model 3 and Y vehicles, but only sold around 418,000 Model S and X units. The company even had to suspend sales of these models in China due to tariffs imposed by the US government.
However, Musk sees a bright future for Optimus robots, which he claims will become the "biggest product of all time." Despite high expectations, the humanoid robot has been met with mixed results during public demonstrations. Nevertheless, Musk remains convinced that it will be a game-changer.
Tesla's decision to abandon its electric vehicle lineup comes as no surprise, given the company's growing focus on artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. The CEO has repeatedly stated that Tesla is an AI company at heart, and not just an EV manufacturer.
But the company's shift in strategy also raises questions about Musk's leadership style and his ability to execute on his ambitious plans. Notably, Tesla's shareholders have been critical of Musk's spending habits, particularly his $1 trillion pay package, which was approved under the condition that the company reaches a market value of $8.5 trillion.
As Tesla looks to the future, one thing is clear: the company will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and technology. Whether this means sacrificing its electric vehicle lineup in the process remains to be seen.
In a surprise move, Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will essentially be discontinuing production of its iconic Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter. While customers can still purchase these cars in limited quantities, the once-vaunted vehicles will eventually become nothing more than relics of the past. The reason? Tesla's focus is shifting to the manufacturing of Optimus humanoid robots, which Musk claims are poised to revolutionize the future.
For years, the Model S and X have been stalwarts of Tesla's lineup, but their sales numbers have dwindled significantly in recent years. In 2025 alone, Tesla delivered over 1.5 million Model 3 and Y vehicles, but only sold around 418,000 Model S and X units. The company even had to suspend sales of these models in China due to tariffs imposed by the US government.
However, Musk sees a bright future for Optimus robots, which he claims will become the "biggest product of all time." Despite high expectations, the humanoid robot has been met with mixed results during public demonstrations. Nevertheless, Musk remains convinced that it will be a game-changer.
Tesla's decision to abandon its electric vehicle lineup comes as no surprise, given the company's growing focus on artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. The CEO has repeatedly stated that Tesla is an AI company at heart, and not just an EV manufacturer.
But the company's shift in strategy also raises questions about Musk's leadership style and his ability to execute on his ambitious plans. Notably, Tesla's shareholders have been critical of Musk's spending habits, particularly his $1 trillion pay package, which was approved under the condition that the company reaches a market value of $8.5 trillion.
As Tesla looks to the future, one thing is clear: the company will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and technology. Whether this means sacrificing its electric vehicle lineup in the process remains to be seen.
!! Like, what's next? Are they gonna make robots out of Model 3s 
?! I get it, AI and robotics are the future, but come on! The Model S and X were like, iconic cars 
! They had style, performance, and made a statement. Now, they're just gonna be...robot parts 
? It's like Elon's lost sight of what Tesla was all about in the first place 
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... $1 trillion pay package?! What is that even supposed to do for Musk's ego 
? Tesla's got so much potential, but they're just throwing it away on some fancy robots 
. It's like they're trying to create a whole new world, and we're all just gonna be stuck in the Matrix, waiting for our Optimus overlords 
. Not cool, Elon 
. Elon Musk is definitely a visionary, but also super optimistic 
. I don't think the Model S and X are going anywhere just yet, though - there's still a lot of people who love their electric cars 
. But at the same time, I get why Tesla wants to explore new tech...it's gotta be hard to compete with robots and AI advancements 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
And have you seen the numbers on those Model S and X sales? It's like they're being phased out for a reason... maybe to make room for more robot production lines? 
And don't even get me started on Musk's pay package – $1 trillion? That's some shady business, if you ask me 
. I'm not saying it's all bad, but I think we need to keep an eye on what's really going down at Tesla 
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. i mean, i've seen these robots in demos and they just look like clunky prototypes to me 
. but hey, maybe elon knows somethin' we don't 
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what's next? are we gonna see robots replacing our daily commutes too? 
It's like, okay we're moving forward but don't forget about those of us who've been riding with our Model S's for years 
), but some of us are gonna miss those sleek designs... what do you guys think? Should Tesla just stick to making cars, or is the future of robotics where it's at? 
. Just took a look at how Optimus robots have been performing in public demos - mixed bag, if you ask me. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
Of course, there are some concerns about Musk's leadership and how this shift in strategy will affect the company, but I'm excited to see where Tesla takes us next 
, I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... like what's next? Are we gonna see robots taking over our cars too? 
. Can't Tesla just make a solid EV without having to turn everything into some kind of sci-fi movie prop?