, Model X , Model 3 and Model Y lessees all received identical emails. Model S and Model X owners have always had the option of buying out their lease, unlike the other two EVs. Tesla does not operate a public relations department to field requests for comment, so we'll need to hold tight on a final answer. We'll likely get that answer in the next couple months as Tesla plans to roll out its new leasing experience. According to the support page, all the changes will begin in early 2021. If Model 3 and Model Y owners do get the option to buy their leased car, it opens up new questions about CEO Elon Musk's promise of a robotaxi fleet in the future. Musk said the fleet would be "functionally ready" in 2020. While that phrase is certainly open for interpretation, we're nowhere near a fleet of self-driving Teslas ready to pick up passengers, though the company's Full Self-Driving beta