Tesla Model S and X Will Die This Year, So We’re Told
Two of the oldest vehicles on the market, and the halo EVs that started the Tesla uprising are soon to be discontinued. That’s right, the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y are on life support, dying off next quarter.
In a statement during a Tesla Earnings call, Musk stated “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” he continued “If you’re interested in buying a Model S and X, now would be the time to order it."
The reason for the model cancelation is a shift towards Tesla’s next big project, the Optimus humanoid robot, which will be produced in the brand’s Fremont, California facility, the current home to the Model S and X.
End of an Era
Having been on sale for over a decade, the Model S first appeared in 2012 and has gone through multiple facelifts and updates since. The Model X, which went on sale a year later, has followed suit. During that time though, the competition has caught up to Tesla and sales for the brand’s two premiere models have slowed.
In fact, Tesla has been lumping the sales figures for the Model S and X into the ‘other’ category during sales calls along with other slow-selling products like the Cybertruck and Semi. Instead of replacing these vehicles with a new generation, they will be discontinued to focus on other ventures.
Or Is It Really?
[Our Take] That stated, the cynic in us isn’t completely certain the vehicles are being discontinued. Elon Musk is one of the greatest hype men of recent memory who will go to great lengths to promote his endeavours.
As he said, If you’re interested in buying a Model S and X, now would be the time to order it. Sales for the models may greatly increase after this call and there may be an amendment to the cancelation due to “high demand” in the coming months. Or maybe this was a marketing move to garner attention towards Optimus humanoid robot (which worked, look, we’re reporting it right here).
Either way, we’ll keep you posted on the future happenings as they unfold over the coming months.
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