Tesla’s Flagships are Dead: What Canadian Model S and X Owners Need to Know

In a move Elon Musk calls “slightly sad,” Tesla is officially killing off the Model S and Model X by June 2026. The company is gutting its Fremont factory to build millions of “Optimus” robots instead.

Tesla is officially ending production of its original flagship electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X. During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that both models will be discontinued by the end of June 2026, marking a major turning point for the brand.

According to a report by Tesla North, the space at the Fremont factory currently used for these assembly lines is already being cleared out. Tesla plans to overhaul the facility to mass-produce its humanoid robot, Optimus. Musk stated the goal is to build 1 million Optimus units every year at the California site alone.

“It’s slightly sad, but it is time to bring the S and X program to an end,” Musk said during the call. He explained that the move is part of a fundamental shift toward an autonomous future, famously calling the Optimus project an “infinite money glitch” because of its potential productivity.

The Model S first launched in 2012 and was credited with proving that electric cars could be both fast and luxurious. The Model X followed in 2015 with its signature Falcon Wing doors. However, by late 2025, the two flagship (and super expensive starting from $139,990 CAD) models made up less than 3% of Tesla’s total sales. Musk said that while these cars were “honourable,” the company is now focusing almost entirely on solving autonomy and robotics.

For current owners in Canada, Tesla will continue to provide service and parts for the Model S and Model X. However, those looking to buy a brand-new custom build will need to act fast, as orders are expected to close shortly before the factory transitions to robotic production.