Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is preparing to effectively end production of its flagship Model S and Model X electric vehicles beginning next quarter.

Speaking during the company's 2025 earnings call, Musk said the move will mean Tesla's accelerating shift toward an autonomous, AI-driven future.

Once the current inventory is sold, the vehicles will not return to production, though the EV maker will continue to support existing owners.

Instead, Tesla plans to repurpose space at its Fremont factory to manufacture its Optimus humanoid robots.

The Model S and Model X once defined Tesla's rise. The Model S launched in........

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