We can still remember reading the reviews from 2012. Like it or not, the Tesla Model S was pivotal in making EVs gain mass-market appeal, not just in America, but worldwide. It helped that it was a hugely competent car and practically set the baseline for EVs in the coming years.

Tesla is taking one of the boldest turns in its history, and it’s not just about electric cars anymore. After years of dominating headlines as a pioneer of electric vehicles, the company is phasing out its Model S and Model X as part of a strategic shift toward robotics,

Tesla has drawn a stark new line between its past and its future. After years of defining the modern electric vehicle market, the company is now telling investors that humanoid robots and autonomous taxis will matter more to its destiny than sedans and SUVs.