Tesla has officially closed the book on the Model X. Workers at the Fremont factory recently signed the body of the very last Model X before it received its Garnet Red Signature Edition paint — a quiet but unmistakable farewell to a vehicle that helped define the premium electric SUV segment for over a decade.
End of an Era
The Model X launched in 2015 with its distinctive falcon-wing doors and immediately became one of the most recognizable electric vehicles on the road. Alongside the Model S sedan — which launched in 2012 — it represented Tesla's first serious push into the premium market. Together, the two models ran for 14 years before Elon Musk confirmed their discontinuation during Tesla's Q4 2025 earnings call in January 2026.
Production of both the Model S and Model X officially stopped in early April 2026. By April 1, only approximately 600 combined units of the two models remained in Tesla's global inventory, according to verified reports. Custom orders had already been cut off, with Tesla's Korean division setting a firm order deadline of March 31, 2026.
The Signature Edition Send-Off
Tesla didn't let the Model X go quietly. A limited run of 100 Signature Edition units — priced at $159,420 before fees — was offered as the final production batch. The specs were fitting for a farewell: Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive with Plaid powertrain delivering over 1,000 horsepower, exclusive Garnet Red exterior paint, unique badging, and a standard six-seat configuration. Reservations closed on April 16, 2026, with deliveries scheduled to begin this month.
The image of factory workers signing the bare metal body before it receives that final coat of Garnet Red is the kind of moment that doesn't happen often in automotive manufacturing. It signals genuine pride from the people who built these vehicles — and acknowledgment that something significant is ending.
What Comes Next at Fremont
The production lines previously dedicated to the Model S and Model X won't sit idle. Tesla plans to repurpose that factory floor space for manufacturing its Optimus humanoid robot, with an ambitious target of up to one million units annually. It's a striking pivot — from the brand's most storied passenger vehicles to what Musk has called Tesla's most important product ever.
For existing Model X owners, nothing changes operationally. Service, parts, and software support will continue. But the used market for these vehicles — particularly late-production Plaid variants and the Signature Edition — is likely to attract renewed collector interest now that the production tap is permanently closed.
Whether a next-generation Model X ever returns in some form remains an open question. For now, the last one is rolling toward its Garnet Red finish, signed by the hands that built it.
Marcus covers Tesla's software releases, FSD rollouts, and OTA changes. Background in automotive engineering. Based in Austin.
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