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Model S discontinued? Elon said S/X production ends Q2 2026

Has Tesla stopped making the Model S and Model X?

On January 28, 2026, Elon Musk announced the end of Model S and X production by Jun 30, 2026. It happened on time. Verdict as of October 26, 2026: delivered.

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“We expect to wind down S and X production next quarter and basically stop production of Model S and X next quarter.”
— Elon Musk · Jan 28, 2026 · Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Call — Musk on winding down Model S/X ↗
What actually happened

After Musk's January 28, 2026 announcement, Tesla built the last Model S and Model X units at its Fremont plant in early May 2026 and confirmed on X that production of both premium models had ended. The wind-down was completed within Q2 2026, ahead of the June 30 deadline, as the lines are repurposed for Optimus. electrive.com ↗

The Progression

Jan 28, 2026
The promise: “We expect to wind down S and X production next quarter and basically stop production of Model S and X next quarter.” · Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Call — Musk on winding down Model S/X ↗
May 9, 2026
Delivered — on time. After Musk's January 28, 2026 announcement, Tesla built the last Model S and Model X units at its Fremont plant in early May 2026 and confirmed on X that production of both premium models had ended. The wind-down was completed within Q2 2026, ahead of the June 30 deadline, as the lines are repurposed for Optimus. electrive.com ↗
Today · Oct 26, 2026
Status: Delivered · on time. It happened.

On the Q4 2025 earnings call Musk announced the end of Tesla's two flagship vehicles after 14 years, freeing the Fremont lines for Optimus robot production. The final Model S and Model X (a 350-unit Signature Edition run) rolled off the line on May 9, 2026 — inside the stated window. One of the rare Musk timelines that landed on schedule.

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Questions and answers

What exactly did Elon Musk say, and when?

On January 28, 2026, Elon Musk said: “We expect to wind down S and X production next quarter and basically stop production of Model S and X next quarter.” (source). That set the date at Jun 30, 2026.

Did it happen?

Yes. This prediction came true on May 9, 2026, on time. After Musk's January 28, 2026 announcement, Tesla built the last Model S and Model X units at its Fremont plant in early May 2026 and confirmed on X that production of both premium models had ended. The wind-down was completed within Q2 2026, ahead of the… (electrive.com)

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