From Torque News.

So Teslarati asked a simple question on X that opened a surprisingly deep wound in the Tesla community: Are people upset about Tesla discontinuing the Model S and Model X? And judging by the replies, the answer isn’t just yes or no — it’s conflicted, emotional, and honestly pretty revealing about where Tesla is headed.

One reply that stood out came from Michael Davis, a Tesla investor, who said he’s happy with the announcement but still sad to see the S and X go. His reasoning is very Tesla-2026: autonomy, AI, robotics, and energy are the real focus now. And from a business standpoint, he’s not wrong. The Model S and Model X are incredible vehicles, but they’re low volume, expensive to build, and increasingly feel like distractions from Elon Musk’s long-term vision. This is Tesla saying, very clearly, that it no longer wants to be a premium car company. It wants to be an autonomy and AI company that happens to sell vehicles.

But not everyone sees that as a smart bet. Another reply, from geistedc, takes this decision as a warning sign — not just for the S and X, but for the entire lineup. The fear is that if Tesla is willing to walk away from its flagship vehicles, what does that say about the future of the Model 3, Model Y, or even Cybertruck? Are meaningful refreshes coming, or is Tesla done iterating on cars altogether and all-in on autonomy? That’s a fair concern, especially for buyers who still care deeply about hardware, interiors, ride quality, and long-term ownership.

In the meantime Europe hits a tipping point as EVs outsell gas cars with the Tesla Model Y emerging as the bestseller https://www.torquenews.com/18004/europe-hits-tipping-point-evs-outsell-gas-cars-tesla-model-y-emerging-bestseller

While Tesla is discontinuing the Model S and Model X, Elon Musk tweeted 3 hours ago, saying, "The Tesla Model S and Model X are amazing vehicles. Get them while still available!" What do you think of Tesla’s new decision on the Model S and the Model X?

Here are seven clear topics covered in this video:

1. Tesla’s decision to discontinue the Model S and Model X and what it signals about the company’s shifting priorities.

2. Investor versus owner reactions to the news, highlighting the growing divide inside the Tesla community.

3. Tesla’s increasing focus on autonomy, AI, and robotaxis and why the company sees this as its future.

4. Concerns about the long term future of Tesla’s remaining lineup, including the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.

5. The emotional and symbolic importance of the Model S and Model X in Tesla’s history and brand identity.

6. Practical ownership concerns raised by critics of a robotaxi focused future, including families and personal vehicle use.

7. Whether Tesla’s autonomy first strategy is a smart business bet or a risky gamble if full self driving adoption slows.

This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and https://www.torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev