Tesla is making it clear that owning a piece of its founding history will come at a premium. Just days after closing the order books for its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles, the automaker has implemented a massive price hike on every remaining unit in its fleet.
According to industry analyst @sawyermerritt, Tesla has raised the price of all remaining new and demo Model S and Model X vehicles in inventory by $15,000. This brings the starting price for a new Model S AWD to $109,990, while the Model X Plaid now sits at a staggering $129,900.
Model S AWD: $109,990
Model S Plaid: $124,990
Model X AWD: $114,990
Model X Plaid: $129,990
Demo units can be had for a bit less than the sticker price, depending on mileage and condition.
The Luxe Package and Dwindling Supply
This price increase comes at a time when inventory is effectively cleared out in the United States. While there were roughly 600 units available worldwide when custom orders ended last week, a surge in demand has left behind mostly demo units previously used for test drives.
All remaining inventory units include Tesla’s “Luxe Package” of perks, somewhat justifying the higher cost. This bundle adds significant value for the final group of owners, featuring:
Full Self-Driving (Supervised) functionality for the vehicle (no longer transferable)
Four-Year Premium Service (including wheel, tire, and windshield protection plus maintenance)
Free lifetime Supercharging at over 80,000 stalls worldwide
Lifetime Premium Connectivity for music, movies, and live traffic
Why the Massive Price Hike?
Speculation is swirling as to why Tesla would hike prices by $15,000 this close to the finish line. One likely reason is simple supply and demand. With new custom orders gone, these inventory units are the only way to buy a "new" Model S or X before they are gone forever. Tesla is likely capturing the "collector's value" of these final cars.
Additionally, the inclusion of the Luxe Package — specifically the free Supercharging and FSD — adds thousands of dollars in lifetime value to the car. By baking these costs into the final sticker price, Tesla ensures a high-margin exit for its longest-running models. It is also a way to manage the remaining stock; by raising the price, the company can slow down the final sales just enough to coordinate the official end of the manufacturing era at the Fremont factory.
End of the Luxury Era
The discontinuation of these models marks a symbolic shift for Tesla. The space once used for these flagship sedans and SUVs is being retooled to produce the Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla is moving away from the low-volume luxury market to focus entirely on mass-market EVs and autonomous robotics.
While the loss of the Model S and X leaves a gap in the premium market, Tesla fans still have much to look forward to. Elon Musk has already teased a "way cooler" large SUV, and the next-gen Roadster is expected to take over the performance mantle soon. For those who can afford the $15,000 premium, this is the absolute last call to own the cars that started the EV revolution.
