Tesla is discontinuing the Model S and the Model X after 14 years of production, closing out both models with a limited farewell run called the Signature Edition. The company is building just 350 units — 250 of the Model S Plaid and 100 of the Model X Plaid — at a price of $159,420 each. Access is invite-only; Tesla sent emails directly to a select group of buyers, and no public ordering option exists.
Garnet Red Paint, Gold Trim, and a Cabin Built to Stand Out
Both Signature Edition models arrive in an exclusive new color called Garnet Red, a deep red paint not offered on any other Tesla. The exterior gets gold-finished “T” badges on the front and Plaid badges on the rear, along with puddle lights that project a gold Plaid logo onto the ground.
The interior follows a white-and-gold theme throughout. Alcantara covers most of the cabin, with gold piping on the seat edges. A numbered dashboard plaque identifies each car’s place in the production run. “Signature” lettering runs across the door sills, and the vehicle includes a unique key fob and a custom lighting sequence that plays when a door opens.
Model S vs. Model X: What’s Different
The two cars share their visual identity but diverge on hardware. The Model S Plaid Signature Edition gets carbon ceramic brakes with bright gold calipers. The Model X Plaid Signature Edition keeps standard red calipers but rides on 22-inch Machina wheels. The Model X is only available in the six-seat configuration — the five- and seven-seat layouts are not offered in this edition.
What the $159,420 Price Includes
Every Signature Edition ships with the Luxe Package, which bundles Full Self-Driving software, free Supercharging access, four years of complimentary maintenance, and free premium connectivity for the life of the vehicle. At the standard Model S Plaid price of $124,990 and Model X Plaid at $129,990, buyers are paying roughly $30,000 above the regular Plaid price for the exclusive paint, gold hardware, and the ownership bundle.
Why Tesla Is Stopping Production
Tesla is ending both models to free up capacity at its Fremont, California factory for upcoming projects — specifically the Optimus humanoid robot program and a new generation of lower-cost electric vehicles. The company has scheduled a send-off event in May at sunset to mark the end of production.
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