January 28, 2026
From S3XY to bots—cue chaos
Tesla ending Models S and X production
Elon kills S & X, chases robot dreams—fans mourn 'S3XY,' skeptics yell stock pump
TLDR: Tesla will stop making its pricey Model S and X, retooling Fremont to churn out Optimus humanoid robots. Comments split: critics call it a stock-pump pivot and “giving up,” while others say ditching old cars makes sense—this shift could reshape Tesla’s identity.
Elon Musk dropped a bomb: Tesla will end production of its pricy Model S sedan and Model X SUV and turn the Fremont, California factory into a home for Optimus humanoid robots. On the earnings call, Musk gave the cars an “honorable discharge” and teased a third-gen robot “meant for mass production” link.
The community instantly split. One crowd mourned the broken “S3XY” lineup—shawn_w joked, “No more S3XY?”—while skeptics yelled this is just the “next stock pump.” They point to Tesla’s first-ever annual revenue decline, stagnant refreshes, and Elon’s social-media baggage. Fans countered that S and X are old, pricey models (starting near $95k and $100k) and the affordable 3 and Y already make up 97% of deliveries.
Then the drama escalated: a mini flame war over whether negativity is “irrational,” with eye-rolls and clap-backs. SilverElfin called it “giving up,” saying Chinese-made EVs are too strong. Others framed it as a strategic pivot from luxury flagships to robots and driverless tech—wild, sure, but maybe necessary. Memes flew: “From S3XY to C-3PO,” “Babysitting bots,” and “Order now before the honorable discharge sells out.”
Whether genius move or panic pivot, the comments agree on one thing: the vibes are chaotic and loud.
Key Points
- •Tesla will end production of the Model S and Model X and convert the Fremont, California line to build Optimus humanoid robots.
- •Elon Musk called the move an “honorable discharge” and advised customers to order S/X now if interested.
- •Model S (launched 2012) and Model X (2015) currently start at about $95,000 and $100,000 respectively.
- •Model 3 and Model Y made up 97% of 1.59 million Tesla deliveries last year, with lower starting prices and new affordable versions launched late last year.
- •Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline on record and plans to unveil Optimus Gen 3 this quarter, aiming for a 1 million unit/year line with a new supply chain and increased headcount.