Tesla to Produce 250 Final Model S Units at $159,420 Each Before Retirement
Tesla will produce 250 Signature Model S units at $159,420 each alongside an unspecified number of special Model X cars before ending both lines. Elon Musk said winding down S and X production next quarter will free factory space for Optimus humanoid robots and a Cybercab robotaxi.
1. Final Production Run Details
Tesla is creating a limited run of 250 Signature Model S vehicles priced at $159,420 each, plus a similarly exclusive but unspecified batch of Model X units. Both editions boast free supercharging, Full Self-Driving software, gold carbon-ceramic brakes, a gold Tesla badge and garnet red paint.
2. Retirement Timeline and Rationale
Elon Musk announced that production of the Model S and X will cease next quarter, marking an official end-of-era ceremony. The discontinuation follows a January call where winding down these lines was framed as necessary to advance new strategic priorities.
3. Factory Capacity Reallocation
Space vacated by S and X production will be repurposed for mass manufacturing of Optimus humanoid robots and the upcoming Cybercab robotaxi. Musk described this shift as freeing up manufacturing resources for Tesla’s autonomous future.
4. Legacy of Model S and X
Launched in 2012 and 2015 respectively, the Model S and X established Tesla’s reputation for high-performance electric vehicles. Their retirement reflects a pivot from traditional EV offerings toward robotics and self-driving technology.