1:17Last call for the Model S and Model X: custom orders closed, inventory nearly gone
Tesla has stopped taking custom orders for its two flagship cars. The Model X appears sold out in the US and the Model S Plaid is hard to find. Here is what is still possible.
The end of Tesla's two original flagships is getting very real. Elon Musk announced on X that custom orders for the Model S and Model X have ended, and new cars in stock are disappearing fast.
What changed
- No more custom orders: you can no longer configure a new Model S or Model X to your own specification.
- Inventory only: at the time of the announcement, roughly 600 new units were available worldwide.
- Model X: appears sold out across the US, with mostly demo cars left.
- Model S: the Plaid looks sold out in most regions, and the remaining stock is shrinking.
Availability varies by location, so a few cars may still turn up in local inventory.
Why it is happening
Tesla announced in January that it would end production of the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026. The two cars had become a small part of sales, and Tesla wants the space in its Fremont factory to build Optimus, its humanoid robot.
What comes next
There is no direct successor. Musk has hinted at a larger, 'way cooler' SUV in the future, and the new Roadster is meant to take over the role of Tesla's performance flagship. Neither has a confirmed launch date.
If you want one
- Check Tesla's inventory page regularly and widen your search area.
- Ask about demo cars: they have some kilometers on them but are often cheaper.
- Consider a used one: there are many well-kept Model S and Model X cars on the market, and Tesla has said it will keep servicing them and sending software updates.
What to watch
The final production date and any farewell edition for the last cars.
