If you are planning to buy a Tesla Model S or a Model X, you need to act fast! The carmaker has halted production of the two models, and CEO Elon Musk says there are only a few hundred units left in inventory. The information was made official by Musk in a post on X.

It is said that mostly the high-performance Plaid models are the ones that are left, and even they are disappearing fast.

The update effectively signals the end of the road for the two models that helped Tesla establish itself as a serious contender in the luxury EV segment, as it now transitions into autonomous, AI-driven technology and building the Optimus robot.

"Only a few hundred Tesla Model S & X cars left in inventory. Order now if you want one," Musk wrote in an X post.

Launched in 2012, the Model S grabbed attention with its blistering acceleration, long-range capabilities, OTA updates, and a minimalist-but-stylish interior. The Model X followed in 2015, and showcased its rather standout Falcon-wing doors. Not to forget, it was a 1000+ horsepower SUV that could give supercars a run for their money. When’s the last time you saw that?

The decision to retire the once-halo models was announced back in January this year, during Tesla's Q4 earnings call. Musk expressed sadness, but reiterated that the move was integral for the company’s future. The American billionaire has always been vocal about Tesla’s identity lying beyond automotive manufacturing.

Interestingly, unlike most car makers who often sell their end-of-life vehicles at a discount, Tesla has gone the other way and increased the prices of the two models by about USD 15000. Here’s what the pricing now looks like:

$109,990: Model S AWD
$124,900: Model S Plaid
$114,900: Model X AWD
$129,900: Model X Plaid

The price hike is a calculated move, but it also hides a certain sentimentality behind it. The Model S and the Model X represent an earlier era of Tesla when it was trying to prove EVs could be fast, desirable, and aspirational, while also adding things like driver-assistance technology and Ludicrous mode.

With the Model S and Model X driving off into the sunset and the company’s shifting priorities, Tesla no longer needs to prove it can build great cars. It now needs to prove it can build a great brain.

What About The Rest Of Tesla’s Cars?

For the short-term at least, it’s not like Tesla is completely stopping the production of cars. The Model 3 and Model Y will continue to be around. The company’s Q1 2026 figures reveal that it produced 394,611 units of its mass-segment models.

As for a second-generation Roadster, Musk did not provide any comments on that during the earnings call. Back in November 2025, he did say that the new Tesla Roadster would enter production in 2027. Then there’s also the Semi, but it’s only for the commercial folks.

In short, the Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck will be three Teslas you will be able to buy and drive for a while.

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Written by

Aaradhya Singh

Edited by

Yask Kotak