AUSTIN, Texas — An era in electric vehicles came to a close as Tesla officially discontinued the Model S and Model X, ending production runs that collectively spanned 14 years and put Tesla on the map as the world's most consequential automaker.
CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X that custom orders for both models are now closed. The only remaining cars are those sitting in U.S. inventory — about 15 Model S units and 24 Model X vehicles at last count, each offered with free Supercharging and lifetime Premium Connectivity as a final send-off. By June 30, 2026, both models will be officially gone from Tesla's lineup.
Why These Cars Mattered
The Model S, which began deliveries in 2012, was the vehicle that forced the auto industry to take electric cars seriously. It wasn't just the first modern long-range EV — it was faster, quieter, and more technologically sophisticated than nearly anything on the road at the time. It introduced over-the-air software updates, a giant touchscreen interface, and autopilot hardware that made the concept of driver assistance mainstream. More than 400,000 were built.
The Model X followed in 2015 with its iconic Falcon Wing doors and three-row seating. It brought the Model S's technology and performance into a family SUV format, and its 355,000-unit production run made it a genuine commercial hit despite the complexity of its signature rear doors.
Together, the two vehicles helped Tesla raise billions in capital, attract elite engineering talent, and build the manufacturing base that would eventually make the Model 3 and Model Y possible.
