Tesla Removes Model S and Model X Custom Orders as “Honorable Discharge” Begins

Tesla has officially taken a major step toward winding down two of its longest-running vehicles, the Model S and Model X, by removing custom order options from its website — signaling that the “honorable discharge” of the flagship models is now underway.

Visitors to Tesla’s official Model S and Model X pages are now redirected to inventory-only listings, meaning buyers can no longer configure new vehicles with custom options such as paint, wheels, or interior trims. Instead, only pre-built units currently in stock remain available for purchase or lease.

CEO Elon Musk confirmed the move on X, stating that custom orders for both models have ended and that only remaining inventory is left. He also noted that Tesla plans to hold an “official ceremony” to mark the end of the vehicles’ production era, sharing a throwback image from the Model S launch in 2012.

Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory.

We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars.

This was me at production launch 14 years ago: pic.twitter.com/6kvCf9HTHc

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2026

The decision follows earlier comments made during Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call, where Musk described the phase-out as an “honorable discharge” of the programs. The move is intended to free up production capacity at the Fremont factory for future-focused initiatives, including the Optimus humanoid robot and autonomous vehicle development.

First introduced in 2012, the Model S helped establish Tesla as a leader in the premium EV segment, offering strong performance and long range. The Model X, launched in 2015, brought distinctive design elements such as falcon-wing doors and expanded Tesla’s presence into the SUV market.

However, in recent years, both models have accounted for only a small portion of Tesla’s overall deliveries, as the company shifted focus toward higher-volume vehicles like the Model 3 and Model Y. This decline in demand has made continued custom production less practical as Tesla moves toward its next phase centered on autonomy and AI.

Tesla indicated that once current inventory is depleted, the Model S and Model X will no longer be offered. For now, remaining units, some of which include incentives such as Full Self-Driving capability or premium connectivity, are still available, but the window for new purchases is closing quickly. 

The removal of custom orders marks a clear transition point: Tesla’s original flagship vehicles are being phased out, making way for a future increasingly defined by robotics, autonomy, and next-generation platforms.