Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on social media platform X that orders for both models have been closed, with only remaining inventory vehicles available.
In the U.S., Tesla's website redirects users to an inventory page when clicking the "Order" link, where dozens of Model S and Model X vehicles await buyers. All these cars come with free DC fast charging at Tesla Superchargers and free lifetime Premium Connectivity, which includes satellite maps, weather forecasts, Sentry Mode, and streaming music and video.
The Model S was the world's first truly modern electric car, featuring long driving range, fast charging speeds, ample space, comfort, and strong performance. It set the standard for what followed and put Tesla on the map as the largest and most advanced electric vehicle brand.
Introduced in 2012, the Model S has undergone several variations throughout its existence. Multiple changes have been made "under the hood," but the overall appearance of the car remains nearly identical to the first units that rolled off the production line 14 years ago.
The same applies to the Model X. Production of this luxury SUV began in 2015, and it quickly gained popularity thanks to its so-called Falcon rear doors, as well as its spacious interior, practicality, and long-distance travel capabilities. The Model S and Model X shared the same foundations and long served as Tesla's luxury electric vehicles.
This began to change when the Model 3 was introduced in 2017. It was, and still is, a smaller and much more affordable electric car that gained immense popularity due to its simple design and more attractive starting price. Then, in 2020, the popularity of the Model S and Model X further declined as the Model Y crossover took center stage, achieving massive sales figures.
Slowly but surely, the Tesla Model S and Model X went from headline-grabbing cars to being largely forgotten, with the company categorizing them as "Other Models" in its reports. Sales significantly dropped after the Model Y gained prominence, and Tesla announced it would halt production of the two flagship electric vehicles in the second quarter to focus on autonomy and robotics.
"It's time to essentially bring the Model S and X programs to an honorable end, as we are truly moving toward a future based on autonomy," Musk said during the company's first-quarter earnings conference in January.
Last year, Tesla delivered 1.6 million units of the Model 3 and Model Y worldwide, while the "Other Models" category, which includes the Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, and Semi, totaled only 50,850 units sold.