Tesla (TSLA, Financials) launched updated versions of its Model S and Model X vehicles with minor changes and a $5,000 price increase across all trims. The refresh includes a new Frost Blue paint option, improved cabin noise insulation, adaptive driving beams, updated wheel designs, and a new front bumper camera for better visibility and road condition detection. Tesla also added dynamic ambient lighting with animated entry effects, bringing these features in line with what's already available in the Model 3 and Model Y.
The Model S Long Range now offers up to 410 miles of range on the redesigned 19-inch Magnetite wheels—an improvement of just 5 miles. The new 21-inch Velarium wheels reduce range to 380 miles, two miles less than the previous version. The Model X receives similar cosmetic updates and slightly more space for third-row occupants, although Tesla did not provide detailed specifications.
Pricing has increased to $84,990 for the Model S Long Range and $99,990 for the Plaid version. The Model X Long Range now starts at $89,990, while the Plaid variant is priced at $104,990. Tesla did not include upgrades such as 800-volt battery architecture or 48-volt systems, features that are increasingly common in rival EVs.
With Tesla delivering just 12,881 units of its "other models" segment—including the Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, and Semi—in the first quarter of 2025, analysts say these modest updates are unlikely to reverse the broader decline in demand for the company's flagship vehicles.
