Discontinued Tesla Model S, Model X Now Significantly More Expensive
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- Tesla is increasing the price of the Model S and Model X by $15,000 each.
- Both models have been discontinued.
- Model S now starts at $111,380; Model X at $116,380 (all prices include destination)
Usually, when a vehicle’s demise is imminent or has already passed, the automaker will hang heavy discounts on remaining inventory to clear out space on dealership lots. But, having announced the end of production for the Model S and Model X electric vehicles in early 2026, Tesla is taking another opportunity to do things differently. With dwindling supply of its first sedan and SUV remaining, Tesla has added $15,000 to their base prices.
Note that, unlike the often-unremarkable classic cars you may see crossing the auction block, heralded as “one of the last built,” these are not necessarily the last Models S and X vehicles off the assembly line. They’re simply the last ones to be bought. After the hike, both the Model S and Model X start well over $100,000. They are, however, both among the EVs with the longest range.
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Model S Pricing
In its final year, the Model S is only available with all-wheel drive; the entry-level trim with a single motor powering each axle and the Plaid with one motor up front and two motors out back. The dual-motor Model S starts at $111,380 and the Plaid at $126,380.
| Feature | Model S | Model S Plaid |
| Starting price | $111,380 | $126,380 |
| EPA-estimated range (miles) | 410 | 368 |
| 0-60 mph (seconds) | 3.1 | 1.99 |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 | 200 |
| Drive type | Dual-motor AWD | Tri-motor AWD |
Model X Pricing
Like the Model S, the Model X is exclusively AWD; its powertrain options mirrors those of the Model S. Even in its base form, the SUV boasts straight-line performance that betters that of many sports cars, and the Plaid will probably outpace your CEO’s Ferrari in a stoplight drag race, unless they manage a perfect launch.
| Feature | Model X | Model X Plaid |
| Starting price | $116,380 | $131,380 |
| EPA-estimated range (miles) | 352 | 335 |
| 0-60 mph (seconds) | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Top speed (mph) | 155 | 163 |
| Seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Drive type | Dual-motor AWD | Tri-motor AWD |
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