In a historic moment set to reshape the electric vehicle market, Tesla has officially announced the production of the final units of the Model S and Model X. The two iconic EVs are leaving the production lines at Tesla’s Fremont factory after a remarkable 14 year journey.
These models were never just electric cars. They became the spark that changed the world’s perception of sustainable transportation, proving that EVs could be luxurious, incredibly fast, and technologically superior to traditional gasoline powered cars.
Final Tesla Model S And Model X Arrive In Limited Signature Edition
A Royal Farewell With The “Signature” Edition
To mark the occasion, Tesla unveiled an ultra limited “Signature” edition for the final production runs of both the Model S and Model X.
Prices start from $159,000 USD, equivalent to around SAR 596,250.
These versions are designed as collector’s pieces, featuring exclusive details and signatures commemorating the end of production for Tesla’s most luxurious creations.
The last Model S & the last Model X have been produced at Fremont Factory
14 years of history for Model S, 11 years for Model X
— Tesla (@Tesla) May 10, 2026
Tesla Model S The Car That Reinvented The Wheel
Since its launch in 2012, the Model S established standards competitors struggled to match for years:
- It debuted with a $60,000 price tag and a 426 km (265 mile) range per charge, numbers considered nearly impossible at the time.
- By 2026, the car evolved to deliver an impressive 660 km (410 mile) driving range.
- The insane Plaid version shocked the automotive world with more than 1,000 horsepower and 0 to 96 km/h acceleration in just 1.99 seconds.
Tesla Model X The SUV Ahead Of Its Time
In 2015, Tesla introduced the Model X, stunning audiences with its Falcon Wing doors. Despite their manufacturing complexity, the Model X became one of the world’s most recognizable electric SUVs.
It successfully combined family practicality with supercar level performance, forcing legacy automakers like Audi and Mercedes-Benz to rethink their future EV strategies.
Why Is Tesla Ending Production Now?
Tesla sold nearly 750,000 combined units of the two models. Despite that success, Elon Musk decided to discontinue production for several reasons:
- Tesla is now focusing heavily on the Cybercab project and fully autonomous vehicles.
- More affordable models like the Model 3 and Model Y dominate the company’s sales.
- There are currently no immediate plans to replace the two models, leaving a gap in Tesla’s luxury sedan and SUV lineup.
ArabGT Opinion
With the departure of the Tesla Model S and Model X, we are not simply saying goodbye to cars, but to the “teachers” that gave German and Japanese automakers a lesson in innovation.
Yes, these cars were expensive and sometimes criticized for build quality issues, but they made owning an electric car exciting rather than just an environmentally conscious decision.
If you had $159,000 to spend, would you buy one of the final Tesla Model S Signature editions as a future collectible, or would you choose a luxury gasoline powered alternative instead?
