The Tesla Model S may be one of the most important cars of all time. It reset expectations for EVs, proving they could be fast, sophisticated and cool. It launched Tesla as a giant and kick-started a new category of long-range EVs.
But this quarter, it’s going away. After a 14-year run, Tesla will kill the Model S this quarter, alongside its SUV sibling, the Model X. CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla will use the factory space to build its Optimus humanoid robots. If you needed more proof that Tesla was serious about its pivot away from cars, you’ve got it now.
Here’s what else is going on today:
We have results from a 25-EV cold-weather shootout in Norway, and they’re… not great.
Iulian Dnistran runs down everything we know about the 2027 Acura RSX.
This study shows how EV batteries fare after 150,000 miles.
—Mack Hogan, Deputy Editor
The Tesla Model S And X Are Dying Next Quarter To Make Room For Robots
It's the end of the road for Tesla's long-running electric sedan and SUV.
25 EVs Were Range-Tested In Extreme Cold. It Didn’t Go Well
Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.
The 2027 Acura RSX: Everything We Know
Acura has killed the GM-developed ZDX in favor of an all-new EV designed in house, the RSX. Here's what we know so far.
Here's How Much Range EVs Really Lose After 150,000 Miles
The data is clear: You don’t have to worry about EV batteries.