Tesla's Game-Changing Model S Is Being Discontinued -- Here's Why it Matters

The Motley FoolFeb 5, 2026 5:43 PM

In the history of electric vehicles, no model has been more transformative to the entire auto industry than the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model S. However, Tesla recently announced that the Model S and Model X will be discontinued, and the factory where they're produced will be repurposed. In this short video, Fool.com analysts Tyler Crowe and Matt Frankel discuss why this is happening and whether they think it's a good move.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 29, 2026. The video was published on Feb.1, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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