They are leaving a big gap in the lineup though without a bigger SUV….
One of the bigger reasons I’ve been looking at an R1S from Rivian.
The S and X haven’t really sold well since the model 3/y were ramped up. Even before the nazi shit they were low, and he’s hinted a couple times before that as well that their days were numbered.
W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Would have been the better choice over the X even if they still had it as well.
ThomasWilliams@lemmy.world 1 week ago
S and X are luxury bespoke high performance models not intended to sell in large numbers. In fact, Tesla doesn’t have the capacity to make them in large numbers.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 week ago
I don’t think them discontinuing old models is a problem. The problem is that they were supposed to announce new models years ago. No they are closing factories and not only still didn’t announce anything, they are switching to robots. So no new models are coming. It’s a disaster. Looks like Musk took charge at the company, forced everyone to work on Cybertruck, this failed and now they don’t know what to do.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 week ago
They’ve clearly stated they canceled the newer model in place for the cybercab so ya. Unless that fails and they have to pivot back to cars with steering wheels I think the roadster / semi will be the last new ones?
It’s not the same company it used to be anymore that’s for sure.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 week ago
I think that they were isolating Elon from real decision making for a long time but he finally took over and forced them to create the Cybertruck. To me it’s not even clear if they are still able to design cars or if Elon completely destroyed their ability to function as a car maker. Shareholders apparently still believe they can create new products but we have seen any evidence of that in years.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I mean, the Cybecab exists and is driving on public roads today with a driver for testing purposes, and without a driver on private roads. It might be a bit far to say they can’t design a car.
The question isn’t can they make a car, but is that car ever going to be allowed to legally drive on public roads as designed without a driver.