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

The EV manufacturer is set to go all-in on a new product later this year.

By Matt Frankel, CFP and Tyler Crowe – Feb 5, 2026 at 12:23PM EST

In the history of electric vehicles, no model has been more transformative to the entire auto industry than the Tesla (TSLA 3.14%) 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
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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