Tesla has launched up to date variations of its flagship Mannequin S and Mannequin X automobiles. The updates are pretty minor, however they arrive with a $5,000 increased price ticket.
In February, Tesla confirmed that it plans to launch a refresh of Mannequin S and Mannequin X later this yr.
Over the previous few weeks, barely up to date Mannequin S and Mannequin X automobiles have been noticed with minor modifications, probably the most notable of which is a brand new entrance bumper digicam.
Now, Tesla has formally launched the up to date Mannequin S and Mannequin X, and it’s fairly a disappointing replace, to say the least.
Right here’s are the official modifications that Tesla listed:
- Frost Blue paint shade
- As much as 410 miles of vary (Mannequin S Lengthy Vary – our longest vary Tesla but)
- Even quieter inside: much less wind + street noise & simpler Lively Noise Cancellation
- New wheel designs & improved aerodynamics = extra vary
- Entrance fascia digicam for higher visibility
- Dynamic ambient lighting that brings distinctive animations alongside the sprint & doorways upon entry
- A fair smoother trip because of new bushings & suspension design
- Adaptive driving beams
- New exterior styling for Mannequin S Plaid, optimized for high-speed stability
- Extra space for third row occupants & cargo (Mannequin X)
The brand new Frost Blue paint is a $2,500 possibility. Right here’s what it seems to be like within the on-line configurator:
Tesla has elevated the vary of the automobile by solely 5 miles on the 19-inch wheels, which have been up to date to a brand new design known as Magnetite. – pictured above.
Tesla says that they’re extra aerodynamic than the beforehand 19″ wheels, and that seems to be the place Tesla gained 5 extra miles of vary.
For a $4,500 improve, now you can get the brand new 21″ Velarium wheels, which cut back to 380 miles, which is definitely 2 miles fewer than the earlier Mannequin S on 21″ wheels.
As for the brand new Mannequin X, it will get new 20″ Perihelix wheels and 22″ Machina wheels:
Tesla claims to have improved cabin noise, however it didn’t share any metrics to check.
The automaker added a brand new entrance bumper digicam, which ought to assist detect street situations, like potholes, for its ADAS methods:
Tesla additionally introduced its dynamic ambient lighting, that have been extra lately launched in Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y, to the brand new Mannequin S and Mannequin X.
You may see the sunshine strip operating across the doorways and the sprint on this image:
The flagship Mannequin S and Mannequin X solely catching as much as the less expensive Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y generally is a unhealthy look, however Tesla did convey one new factor not obtainable on the cheaper automobiles: “distinctive animations alongside the sprint and doorways upon entry.”
Tesla seems to have shared a picture of the entry animation:
Tesla additionally mentions having added new bushings and up to date its suspension design with out providing extra particulars.
Like the remainder of Tesla’s lineup, the Mannequin S and Mannequin X are additionally getting new adaptive driving beams.
There are just a few new and replace design accents, however these would solely be noticeable if you’re extraordinarily aware of the Mannequin S and Mannequin X, like the brand new matte (as a substitute of chrome) entrance brand.
The Plaid Mannequin S, the highest efficiency model of the automobile, is getting just a few extra updates with a brand new rear difuser and barely up to date front-end, however it’s nothing vital.
Tesla says that the modifications lead to enhancements in “high-speed stability”:
The Mannequin X will get “extra space for third row occupants and cargo,” however Tesla didn’t share any specifics.
Arguably, the largest change is the worth. The Mannequin S and Mannequin
- Mannequin X:
- Lengthy Vary: $89,990 – elevated by $5,000
- Plaid: $104,990 – elevated by $5,000
- Mannequin S:
- Lengthy Vary: $84,990 – elevated by $5,000
- Plaid: $99,990 – elevated by $5,000
Electrek’s Take
It is a very delicate replace, to say the least. When Lars Moravy introduced that Tesla would refresh the automobiles later this yr, he stated that they’ll present the Mannequin S and Mannequin X lineup “some love,” however that doesn’t seem like like to me. It seems to be like an afterthought.
Not so way back, Tesla aimed to promote 100,000 Mannequin S/X per yr. Now, Tesla isn’t even reporting Mannequin S/X gross sales anymore, and so they have been estimated to be beneath 50,000 models globally in 2024.
In Q1 2025, Tesla reported 12,881 automobile deliveries in its “different fashions” class, which incorporates Mannequin S, Mannequin X, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi.
Tesla is barely promoting the Mannequin S and Mannequin X at a fee of 32,000 models per yr.
This isn’t going to assist a lot.
Truthfully, I don’t thoughts the designs. I believe these are great-looking automobiles nonetheless, however I used to be anticipating Tesla to convey a few of its newest know-how launched with the Cybertruck like steer-by-wire and 48-volt digital structure, however no.
It seems to be like Tesla is simply making an attempt to make a buck with its hardcore followers who wish to all the time have their newest top-of-the-line fashions.
