Tesla Ends Model S, X Production with 350 Limited Editions

Tesla is discontinuing production of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV, marking the end with a limited run of 350 Signature Edition vehicles that include a strict no-resale clause to prevent owners from quickly flipping them for profit.

The electric vehicle maker plans to build 250 Signature Edition Model S Plaid variants and 100 Model X Plaid versions, with deliveries scheduled to begin in May 2026. These invite-only models, available only to select customers, carry a base price of $159,420 before destination fees, representing a premium of about $35,000 over standard Plaid trims. Production will conclude by the end of the second quarter at Tesla's Fremont, California, factory, where assembly lines will be repurposed to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots.

Each Signature Edition features exclusive styling to commemorate the models' legacy. The vehicles come in Garnet Red paint, unavailable on other current Tesla offerings, along with gold exterior badges, Plaid logos, and accents. Interiors include white Alcantara upholstery with gold piping, numbered dashboard plaques indicating the vehicle's position in the limited series, custom key fobs, and unique lighting sequences upon...