I don’t have a driver, is that a problem? Tesla robotaxis become fully autonomous in Austin
Tesla is currently testing fully driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas, according to CEO Elon Musk.
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- Tesla plans to end production of the Model S and Model X in the spring.
- The company plans to convert factory space to manufacture Optimus robots.
- CEO Elon Musk said the move is part of the company’s transition to an autonomous future.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors during the company’s January 28 earnings call that the company plans to prioritize its robot manufacturing plans and end production of its Model S luxury electric sedan and Model X luxury electric SUV this spring.
Musk said the company plans to convert space at its Fremont, Calif., factory, currently used to manufacture Model S and X vehicles, into an Optimus robot factory.
“I think it’s time to put an end to Model S and X with honorable termination,” Musk said on a live call with investors. “Because we are really moving into a future based on autonomy.”
Musk added: “If you’re interested in buying a Model S and
Why is Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X?
Tesla launched the Model S in 2013 and debuted the Model X in 2015.
The Model S in particular had a brief period of commercial success, but both cars have been overtaken by Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y in recent years.
“I’m a little sad, but it’s time to end the S/X program,” Musk told investors on a Jan. 28 conference call.
“This is part of our overall transition to an autonomous future,” he said. “Apart from the next generation Roadster, the only vehicles we will build will be self-driving cars.”
How did the Model S and Model X sell?
According to the website Goodcarbadcar.net, Tesla sold 9,199 Model S in 2025. The company sold 80,702 Model X units in 2025, according to its website.
Vehicle sales trends over the past five years are as follows:
- 2024 |Model S: 15,901 |Model X: 21,099
- 2023 |Model S: 26,701 |Model X: 24,700
- 2022 |Model S: 90,473 |Model X: 24,099
- 2021 |Model S: 11,556 |Model X: 7,305
