Tesla is making sure its final farewell to the cars that started it all doesn’t turn into a playground for scalpers. As the company prepares to deliver the ultra-limited Signature Edition Model S and Model X Plaid, new order documents have revealed a strict "No Resale Agreement" that owners must sign before taking delivery.
The move is an attempt to curb the gray market for Tesla’s most exclusive vehicles. According to the official agreement, buyers must agree that they "will not sell or otherwise attempt to sell the vehicle within the first year following your vehicle’s delivery date."
Heavy Penalties for Flippers
Tesla isn't just asking nicely. The contract states that if a buyer breaches this provision, Tesla may seek "liquidated damages from you in the amount of $50,000 or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater." Furthermore, the automaker reserves the right to refuse to sell any future vehicles to those who violate this agreement.
If an owner has a legitimate, unforeseen reason to sell within that first year, they must notify Tesla in writing. Tesla then has the right of first refusal and may choose to purchase the vehicle back at the original price, minus $0.25 per mile driven and costs for reasonable wear and tear. This level of control ensures that these 350 "final" units — 250 Model S and 100 Model X — end up in the hands of enthusiasts rather than speculators looking to exploit the rarity of these vehicles and the recent price hikes on the standard Plaid inventory.
The "Luxe Package" Trap
Even if you do manage to sell your Signature Edition after the one-year mark, some of the most valuable perks won't follow the car to the new owner. The Signature Edition comes standard with the "Luxe Package," which includes lifetime Full Self-Driving (Supervised), free Supercharging, four years of Premium Service, and Premium Connectivity for the life of the vehicle.
However, the transferability clause in the agreement is crystal clear: "The Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Free Supercharging and Premium Connectivity will not transfer with the vehicle and will terminate once the ownership of the Model S, or Model X is transferred." This non-transferability of these perks is a standard Tesla policy, but it’s a massive detail for a car with a $159,420 sticker price. While maintenance and tire protection plans do transfer, the high-value software features effectively die with the first owner.
A Sunset Celebration in May
These units are meant to be the final exclamation point on a 14-year manufacturing journey. Tesla officially closed custom orders for the S and X sometime in May, and standard inventory is quickly running out. With a unique "Garnet Red" paint, gold-accented badging, and other exclusive features, these cars are rolling pieces of history.
Tesla is planning a formal celebration event in May to mark the end of Model S and Model X production. For the lucky few invited to purchase a Signature Edition, these cars represent the pinnacle of Tesla's luxury era before the Fremont factory shifts focus to mass-market projects like the Optimus humanoid robot. Just remember — if you’re lucky enough to get one, you’d better plan on keeping it for a while.
