We aren't sure if the latest Tesla news is really that surprising, because we've come to expect the unexpected from Elon Musk's car company. Between the Full-Self-Drive dramas, subscription plans, and robots replacing the company's legacy models on the production line, it feels like just about anything is possible from Tesla these days.The latest news involves those legacy vehicles, namely the Tesla Model S and Model X. Earlier this year, Musk announced production for both vehicles was coming to an end, sometime in the second quarter of 2026. Apparently that's now happened, and for reasons not explained, sticker prices for the dead EVs still in stock were hiked way up. Like, enough to almost buy a new Hyundai Venue, currently the cheapest new car in America. Model S, X Will Cost You $15,000 More TeslaAccording to Sawyer Merritt on X, Tesla raised the prices of all Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000. That goes for legit new vehicles as well as demos, which are still considered new vehicles but usually have some miles on them from being used by dealerships for various purposes. Typically, the mileage is under 2,000, but perusing Tesla's website, we see one demo in Ohio with 2,603 miles on the clock. It's an AWD with 380 miles of range and a sticker price of $111,000, which lines up with the post on X.The social post offers no insight into the not-insignificant price hike. A follow-up post points out that all the vehicles come with the Luxe Package, which includes supervised Full Self-Driving, Premium Connectivity, and Premium Service for four years that includes regular maintenance, among other things. It also includes free charging for life at Tesla Superchargers, though that deal is only for the first owner. The Internet Is... Not Impressed TeslaOnce upon a time, Twitter (now X) was a haven of Tesla glory and praise to Musk. Perusing the 300-plus comments in the social post for the increase, however, we see near-universal hostility towards the decision:"Ridiculous. Stop screwing with pricing, and treat your customers with respect" - CruiserLarry"Well, you might as well light that $15,000 on fire because you're basically tipping Tesla 15 grand to help them clear out inventory" - AlienSasquatch14"I love Tesla but they be doing stupid ass shit sometimes lol" - Wavey SnipesThere are still a few supporters of the increases:"I love this strategy. Shows confidence and being proud of your product. Capitalism at its best. Let the free market decide what something is worth" - Scott Raymond Paul"Good move!! Might as well make some margin out of the remaining inventory" - Divyesh"Maybe that's good news for the used ones" - ShawnCarBuzz would normally reach out to Tesla for a comment on the strategy, but the automaker doesn't have a PR department that answers questions from the media. Overall Sales Up, But What About The Financials? Tesla / YouTubeAfter some rough waters in 2025, Tesla recently posted positive sales gains for the first quarter of 2026. The company sold 358,023 vehicles globally during the period, representing a 6.5% gain compared to the same period in 2025. It was enough for Tesla to reclaim the title as best-selling EV manufacturer in the world, beating China's BYD which is currently in a sales slump.However, Q1 sales still didn't meet expectations, and Tesla stock is suffering the consequences. MarketWatch reports the stock price is down 20% so far in 2026, and at least one analyst thinks it could drop 60% before all is said and done.There certainly are some questions that remain regarding products. Musk's long-promised $25,000 EV ended up being a decontented Model 3 that still started over $40,000. Robotaxis are slow to materialize, never mind ones that truly drive themselves freely around major cities. And for those keeping track of the Tesla Roadster, Musk's comments about it possibly debuting April 1 have once again proven incorrect. As of April 6, there's still no word on when, or even if, it might arrive.As for the Model S and Model X, some quick online searches show there are still quite a few available. Whether buyers are willing to pay a premium to get the last of the bunch, however, remains to be seen.Source: Sawyer Merritt / X