These Teslas are going out of production. Here's why, what we know
Tesla will stop Model S and X production this spring to repurpose its Fremont factory for Optimus humanoid robots, reflecting a strategic shift to autonomous technology.
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced to investors on Jan. 28 that production of the Model S and Model X will wind down next quarter, with discontinuation in spring.
- Tesla is shifting toward an autonomous future and prioritizing its Optimus robot program, with Musk saying `I think it's time to bring the Model S and X to an end, with an honorable discharge, because we're really moving into a future that is based on autonomy.`
- Tesla will convert Fremont factory space used for Model S and X into an Optimus robot factory; Optimus stands 8 inches tall, powered by Tesla's AI, and capable of performing unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks.
- Potential buyers should consider ordering now as the Model S and Model X range from $94,990 to $109,990 and $99,990 to $114,990 respectively, removing long-standing models since 2012 and 2015.
- On Wednesday, the earnings call made the shift clear, marking a rapid strategic pivot this year to free resources for Optimus robots with discontinuation scheduled for spring.
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