Tesla to Retire Flagship Model S, X by 2026 for Optimus Robot Production
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 09:54
Tesla to Retire Flagship Model S, X by 2026 for Optimus Robot Production
- •Tesla will discontinue production of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in Q2 2026.
- •The move aims to free up space at Tesla's Fremont factory for the production of the Optimus humanoid robot.
- •Model S (launched 2012) and Model X (launched 2015) were key to Tesla's early success but have seen declining sales.
- •This strategic shift underscores Elon Musk's ambition to transform Tesla into an AI and robotics company.
- •Tesla's Q4 profits fell by 61%, and its India debut for Model Y has struggled with high pricing and slow sales.
Why It Matters: Tesla is phasing out its iconic Model S and X to prioritize Optimus robot production and AI ventures.
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