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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Nick Robins-Early

Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics

A red Tesla car charging at a Tesla charging station.
Tesla’s total automotive revenues dropped 11% year-over-year in 2025. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters

In the clearest sign yet that Tesla is pivoting away from its electric car business, its CEO, Elon Musk, announced on Wednesday’s investor call that the company would discontinue production of its Model X SUV and Model S full-size sedan.

“It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end,” Musk said. “We expect to wind down S and X production next quarter.”

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