Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) artificial intelligence lead, Ashok Elluswamy, hailed the sunset Model S and Model X premium vehicles as the Fremont facility gears up for Optimus humanoid robot production.
‘Big Shoes to Fill’
In a post on X, Elluswamy quoted a video shared by the official Tesla Manufacturing handle that showcased a sped-up video of the EV giant “decommissioning” the Model S and X production line at the facility. “Big shoes to fill, but I’m confident Optimus will not disappoint!!” Elluswamy said in the post.
Big shoes to fill, but I’m confident Optimus will not disappoint!! https://t.co/GUiqkyKddH
— Ashok Elluswamy (@aelluswamy) July 11, 2026
Earlier, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had announced on social media that the first production line for Optimus had been successfully put in place at the facility. Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, had also said that the automaker could see up to 40 production lines for the Robot, owing to its complex design.
Musk had also said that the humanoid Robot would enable greater access to “excellent” healthcare for people, touting the robot as being able to provide for people’s health needs via artificial intelligence.
Model Y Becomes Chinese Best-Seller
Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y SUV became the best-selling vehicle across powertrain and fuel options in the Chinese market in June 2026, selling more than 38,000 units in the country. The Model Y had earlier been the best-selling vehicle in March 2026 too, selling more than 39,000 units.
It has also unveiled the U.S.-spec Model Y L recently, priced at $61,990. The Model Y L, a previously China-exclusive vehicle, was also being assessed for a launch in Europe.
Benzinga Edge Rankings show Tesla scores well on the Momentum and Growth metrics, while also providing a favorable price trend in the Medium and Long term.
Price Action: Tesla shares were down 1.33% to $402.33 during premarket trading on Monday.
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