Production of the controversial EV was supposed to wind down spring 2027, but Elon Musk is now extending the deadline through the end of summer. Musk admits this is “not the smartest move from a profit-maximizing standpoint,” adding “there must be some room in this world for sentimentality or what’s the point?” Musk muses. Some Tesla fans have been unusually critical of the decision, while others have predictably fallen in line.