--- title: "Elon Musk drops a bomb regarding Tesla Model S, X inventory" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282106622.md" description: "Elon Musk announced that production of the Tesla Model S and Model X has ceased, with only a few hundred units remaining in inventory. Custom orders were halted in early April, marking the end of an era for these flagship vehicles. The remaining inventory, primarily Plaid variants, is disappearing quickly, leading to a price increase of about $15,000. This shift allows Tesla to focus on future projects like the Optimus robot and autonomous vehicles, as the company pivots away from passenger cars. The Model S and X will soon be part of automotive history." datetime: "2026-04-08T23:12:18.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/282106622.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282106622.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/282106622.md) --- # Elon Musk drops a bomb regarding Tesla Model S, X inventory Elon Musk just dropped a bomb regarding Tesla Model S and X inventory, and as the company is phasing out the flagship vehicles, it sounds like the time to purchase one brand new is almost over. Musk confirmed on Wednesday that there are “only a few hundred Tesla Model S & X cars left in inventory. Order now if you want one.” Tesla is running out of units rather quickly. The message from Musk reads like a final call for two of the company’s most storied vehicles. > Only a few hundred Tesla Model S & X cars left in inventory. Order now if you want one. > > — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 8, 2026 After more than a decade on the road, the original flagship sedan and SUV platforms are effectively at the end of the line. Production of new Model S and Model X vehicles has ceased, and custom orders were quietly halted in early April. What remains are roughly a few hundred factory inventory units scattered across the globe, mostly Plaid variants, and they are disappearing fast. The news marks the close of a remarkable 14-year chapter. Launched in 2012, the Model S redefined the electric vehicle with blistering acceleration, over-the-air updates, and a luxury interior that embarrassed traditional sedans. The Model X followed in 2015, turning heads with its Falcon-wing doors and seating for seven. Together, the Model S and Model X proved EVs could be desirable halo cars, not just eco-friendly commuters. Their departure clears factory space at Tesla’s Fremont plant for something the mass production of the Optimus humanoid robot, which Musk believes will be the greatest contributor to the company’s value. Musk has repeatedly signaled that Tesla’s future lies beyond passenger cars. Resources once devoted to low-volume flagships are shifting toward autonomy, Robotaxis, and AI hardware. Optimus, the company’s general-purpose robot, is expected to handle manufacturing, household chores, and eventually complex labor. In the short term, the scarcity has already driven prices on remaining inventory up by about $15,000, turning the last Model S and X into instant collector’s items. > Tesla uses Model S and X ‘sentimental’ value to enforce massive pricing move The announcement underscores Tesla’s relentless pivot. While the Model Y continues to hold strong sales, the legacy S and X represented an earlier era of pure performance luxury. The future has been paved by Tesla and Musk’s focus on autonomy, at least in the United States. Customers continue to call for a large SUV, which might be on the way after a recent nudge from Musk on X. However, whatever the future holds, it has been forged by Tesla’s two flagship vehicles. Once these final cars are gone, the Model S and Model X will live on only in driveways, forums, and the rear-view mirror of automotive history. The post Elon Musk drops a bomb regarding Tesla Model S, X inventory appeared first on TESLARATI. ### Related Stocks - [TSLL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLL.US.md) - [TSLG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLG.US.md) - [TSLR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLR.US.md) - [TSLA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md) - [TSL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSL.US.md) - [TSLT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLT.US.md) - [TESL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TESL.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [The Last Tesla Model S And Model X EVs Just Got $15,000 More Expensive](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281895509.md) - [BREAKINGVIEWS-Discount Tesla could be a painful reality check](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282340169.md) - [Tesla Denies Developing Small Electric SUV, Is It Giving Up on the Mass Market?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282302052.md) - [Tesla Targets the Mass Market with a Cheaper EV — Is This the Catalyst TSLA Stock Needs?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282192322.md) - [Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282232881.md)