--- title: "Tesla Model S Curtain Call: Here's How Much The Stock Gained Since Launch" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287261668.md" description: "Tesla has completed production of the Model S and Model X, marking the end of an era for the company. Since the Model S launched in 2012, Tesla stock has surged by 18,476.4%, turning a $1,000 investment into approximately $185,762.59 today. The company is now shifting focus to new products like robotaxis and the Optimus Bot, aiming for significant growth in the future." datetime: "2026-05-21T18:37:01.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/287261668.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287261668.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/287261668.md) --- # Tesla Model S Curtain Call: Here's How Much The Stock Gained Since Launch **Tesla Inc** (NASDAQ:TSLA) has ended production of the Model S and Model X electric vehicles and recently handed over the final deliveries to customers. Tesla CEO **Elon Musk** said, "S & X will forever be in my heart." For Tesla investors who bought shares back when deliveries of the Model X began, the stock will likely forever remain in their heart as well. ## Tesla Model S/Model X History The Tesla Model S was launched on June 22, 2012. The vehicle set several milestones, including being the first electric vehicle to achieve a 400-mile range and became one of the top selling electric vehicles of all time. "Model S & X changed automotive history forever by proving that an EV could be the best car possible -of any kind," Tesla said. The company said over 750,000 Model S and Model X vehicles were produced over the last 14 years. The Tesla Model S was named one of the greatest inventions of the last 25 years by Time, making the magazine's invention Hall of Fame. “Tesla has been a leading force in the efforts to develop electric vehicles,” Time writes.” The 2012 debut of its Model S marked a new moment.” The Model S was a top invention winner in 2012 from the magazine. “The car proved a game-changing advance for electric vehicles, expanding driving range and making them an exciting alternative to their gas-powered predecessors. Its success nudged competitors to make their own EVs more enticing, and Tesla capitalized on its head start, continuing to develop its tech and create new cars,” the magazine wrote at the time. **Read Also: Tesla Q1: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat, FSD Hits Record, Semi & Cybercab Timelines Softened** ## Investing in Tesla Stock Tesla stock traded at a split adjusted $2.25 on June 22, 2012, the date of the first Model S deliveries. Investors who bought Tesla stock on this day have realized a gain of 18,476.4%. In dollar terms, a $1,000 investment in Tesla stock on that day could have purchased 444.44 shares. Those shares today would be worth $185,762.59. The Model S version offered at debut had a retail price of $77,400. Investors who bought Tesla stock instead of the EV could have bought 34,400 TSLA shares, based on the split-adjusted price. The investment in Tesla stock instead of buying a Model S would be worth $14,378,168.00 today. ## What's Next for Tesla The ending of the Model S and Model X production comes with Tesla focusing on a new era of products. This includes heavy emphasis on robotaxis and the Optimus Bot, the two items that Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes have the greatest potential to take Tesla to a $20 to $30 trillion company. Tesla Chief Design Officer **Franz von Holzhausen** issued a tweet about the ending of the Model S and Model X. "After nearly 18 years I can stop working on Model S and X. We put so much love into these product, but will continue to pour that into the future products. Thanks to everyone who believed in and supported these cars through the years. We strived for the best and will never stop. Saying goodbye to something great and making room for something even greater!" von Holzhausen tweeted. Time will tell if the robotaxis and Optimus Bot end up being as big of hits for Tesla as the Model S and Model X. **Read Also: Elon Musk Reveals The Lunch That Launched Tesla: 'Do You Mind If I Do That?'** _Photo Courtesy: Rokas Tenys on Shutterstock.com_ ### Related Stocks - [TSLA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md) - [TSL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSL.US.md) - [TSLL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLL.US.md) - [TSLG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLG.US.md) - [TESL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TESL.US.md) - [TSLR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLR.US.md) - [TSLT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLT.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Tesla Model Y prices just went up for the first time in two years](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286646247.md) - [Tesla Hikes Model Y Prices By Up To $1,000—Here's What You Should Know](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286669126.md) - [Tesla Model Y Gets Rare Price Increase in the U.S.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286651076.md) - [Tesla’s $250 Million Germany Bet Is Interesting. 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