Tesla Cancels Model S & X: Future with Robots and Autonomy

Tesla's Strategic Shift: Model S & X Phase-Out

• 💔 The Tesla Model S and Model X are being phased out, marking an end to iconic vehicles that many owners, including influencers, have cherished.
• 🏭 Production lines for the S and X in the Fremont factory will be converted to manufacture Optimus robots, with a goal of producing a million units annually.

Reasons Behind the Cancellation

• 📉 The Model S and X, along with the Cybertruck, accounted for only about 3% of Tesla's total sales last year, making their low sales volume a key factor in the decision.
• 💰 Retooling for modern features like steer-by-wire and updated designs would require significant investment for vehicles with minimal sales contribution, making it an unviable financial decision.
• 🚗 The exterior design of the Model S and X has remained largely unchanged for years, highlighting the need for a major overhaul that Tesla is unwilling to undertake for these models.

What Will Be Missed from Model S & X

• 🌟 The Model X is remembered for its unique Falcon Wing doors, automatic door functions, comfortable perforated seats with rear displays, and advanced suspension that remembers height settings.
• 🚀 The Model S is lauded for its over 1,000 horsepower and 400+ miles of range, capabilities that allowed it to outperform supercars and cross continents.
• 💡 Features like the advanced air suspension and the sheer performance of the Model S offered a premium and luxury experience that may not be replicated in other Tesla models.

The Future: Robots and Autonomy

• 🤖 The shift towards Optimus robots is seen by some as a bold, albeit controversial, move, especially given past warnings about AI.
• 🚗 Tesla's primary focus is on autonomy, with the goal of achieving Full Self-Driving (FSD) on every vehicle and developing a robo-taxi service (Cyber Cab) as a significant future revenue stream.
• 🤔 While the cancellation is sad for enthusiasts, some believe that in five years, people will look back and recognize Elon Musk's vision for autonomous vehicles and robotics as correct.
• 🛣️ The potential release of the Tesla Roadster is also mentioned as a factor that could offset the loss of the Model S, with a demonstration expected soon.