Tesla Halts Model S/X Production to Accelerate Robotaxi and Optimus AI Focus
Feb 24, 2026 (20 hr ago)
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Tesla is discontinuing premium Model S and X production, reallocating factory capacity to aggressively pursue its robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot initiatives.
Strategic Pivot to AI and Autonomous Services
- Tesla is discontinuing its Model S and Model X vehicles, reallocating factory capacity toward the Optimus humanoid robot program and robotaxis1
- The company is preparing new autonomous-focused vehicles, including the Cybercab, designed for high utilization to support recurring software revenue streams1
- This strategic move signals a significant business model shift, placing greater emphasis on software, services, and physical AI development1
Intensifying Regulatory and Legal Headwinds for Autonomy
- Regulatory scrutiny over driver assistance claims has prompted Tesla to stop using the Autopilot label in its California marketing materials1
- The company recently faced a $243 million verdict tied to Autopilot litigation, highlighting ongoing legal risks associated with driver assistance features1
- Tesla's Robotaxi service in Austin reported over 5 additional crashes in January 2026, bringing the total reported incidents to 14 since its mid-2025 launch3
- Despite logging over 8.2 billion supervised FSD miles, the system has demonstrated operational failures, including driving onto a lake boat ramp3
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