Tesla is giving its original flagship duo a legendary send-off. After closing custom orders for the Model S and Model X at the end of March, the automaker is now inviting a select group of fans to purchase an ultra-limited "Signature Edition" run of the Plaid siblings.
According to IGN Senior Executive Editor Ryan McCaffrey, who broke the news on X, Tesla is producing just 250 units of the Model S Plaid and 100 units of the Model X Plaid (exclusively in the six-seat configuration) for this final series. The release is invite-only, meaning if you didn’t receive the specific email from Tesla, you likely won't be able to get your hands on one.
A Premium Look for a Final Farewell
These Signature Edition units are designed to be immediate collector’s items, featuring aesthetic upgrades that aren’t available on any other Tesla. The exterior is finished in a new "Garnet Red" paint, accented by gold Tesla "T" badges on the front and a gold Plaid badge on the rear.
The interior is equally bespoke, featuring a white theme with Alcantara accents, gold piping, and a gold Plaid seat badge. To cement their status, each car will include signature-marked door sills and a dash badging plate with a unique numbering sequence (e.g., 1/250). Other unique touches include gold Plaid puddle lights, a special interior lighting sequence, and a Signature Edition key fob.
While the Model S version comes with carbon ceramic brakes and gold calipers, the Model X version keeps the regular red Plaid calipers but sits on massive 22-inch Machina wheels. Both vehicles include the "Luxe Package," which bundles together Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Free Supercharging, four years of Premium Service, and Free Premium Connectivity for the life of the vehicle.
Plaid Signature Edition: Key Differences & Upgrades
Feature | Signature Edition | Standard Model S/X Plaid |
|---|---|---|
Availability | Invite-Only (250 Model S / 100 Model X) | Open |
Exterior Paint | Garnet Red (Exclusive) | Standard Palette (Ultra Red, etc.) |
Front Badging | Gold Tesla "T" Badge | Silver/Chrome Tesla "T" Badge |
Rear Badging | Gold Signature & Plaid Badges | Silver/Carbon Plaid Badge |
Interior Trim | White Premium w/ Alcantara | Choice of Black, White, or Cream |
Interior Accents | Gold Piping on seats | Standard Stitching |
Plaid Seat Badge | Gold Finish | Black/Carbon Finish |
Dashboard | Numbered Plate (e.g., 1/250) | Standard Carbon Fiber/Wood |
Door Sills | Signature marked sills | Standard Model S/X sills |
Puddle Lights | Plaid Logo | Standard Ground Lighting |
Key Fob | Signature Edition Branded | Standard Tesla Key Fob |
Brakes (Model S) | Carbon Ceramics w/ Gold Calipers | Optional Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit ($19,500) / Red Calipers |
Brakes (Model X) | Red Plaid Calipers | Red Plaid Calipers |
Wheels | 21" (S) / 22" (X) Included | 21"/22" Optional ($4,500 - $5,500) |
The Price of a Legend
Ownership of these final units comes with a heavy price tag. The order pages for the Model S and Model X Signature Editions show a vehicle price of $159,420. This represents a massive jump over current inventory pricing, where a standard Model S Plaid costs $124,990, and a Model X Plaid costs $129,990, following a recent $15,000 price hike.
Tesla's U.S. inventory has essentially been cleared of brand-new Model X units, leaving only a few demo cars behind. For those who want the absolute pinnacle of what these era-defining cars can offer before the discontinuation is complete, the $30,000 premium is the cost of admission.
A Sunset Celebration in May
To mark the end of this 14-year manufacturing journey, Tesla is planning a formal celebration event in May. Musk originally teased this "last call" event when orders closed, and McCaffrey noted it will fittingly take place at sunset. While the exact date and location haven't been shared yet, we expect it to be a sentimental look back at the cars that proved electric vehicles could be both luxury status symbols and performance monsters.
As Tesla prepares to pivot its Fremont production lines to the Optimus humanoid robot and upcoming mass-market projects, the Model S and X will leave a massive hole in the high-end market. For the 350 people who manage to secure a Signature Edition, they’ll be driving the final exclamation point on the era that started it all.
