Tesla launched updated versions of its Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States on Friday, improving range and driving comfort with a quieter cabin and better suspension.
The new Model X starts at $89,990 for the All-Wheel-Drive, while the Plaid version starts at $104,990.
The refreshed Model S Long Range now offers up to 410 miles (660 km) on a single charge – the longest range of any Tesla vehicle to date, the company said in a post on social media platform X.
The sedan starts at $89,990 with the Plaid version beginning at $99,990. Long-range and Plaid trims for both models start at $5,000 higher than the previous iteration.
Deliveries of the new versions are planned to begin over the next few weeks, with some states indicating between “2 and 4 weeks” of waiting time.
The update also includes new “Frost Blue” paint, redesigned wheels, improved aerodynamics, and a quieter cabin with enhanced active noise cancellation.
Tesla said the ride quality has been further refined with revised bushings and suspension. Here’s the video the company shared on X amid the announcement.
Additional upgrades include adaptive driving beams, a front-facing camera to improve visibility “when using Autopilot and Actually Smart Summon”; and dynamic ambient lighting that displays animated effects along the dashboard and door panels upon entry.
The front bumper camera, which is also included in the Model Y and Cybertruck, and 21-inch wheels, similar to those included in the refreshed Model 3 Performance.
The high-performance Model S Plaid received updated exterior styling aimed at enhancing high-speed stability, while the Model X now offers more space for third-row passengers and cargo.
The updated Model S and Model X feature a new welcome animation and multi-color ambient lighting, along with four new wheel options.
The Model S comes standard with 19-inch Magnetite wheels, while 21-inch Velarium wheels are available for an additional $4,500.
The Model X is equipped with 20-inch Perihelix wheels as standard, with 22-inch Machina wheels offered as a $5,500 upgrade.
Amid the launch of the updated versions, Tesla has cut U.S. inventory prices for the previous Model X by up to $6,000 and for the Model S by up to $5,000.
In late May, a camouflaged Tesla Model S prototype was spotted conducting high-speed testing on Germany’s Nürburgring track.
The first iteration of Tesla’s flagship Model S was introduced in June 2012, with the first facelift coming nearly four years later in April 2016.
Over the last twelve months, Tesla has hiked multiple times the price of both the Model S and Model X in some of its key markets including North America but also Europe.
Recently, and due to the escalating tariffs by the U.S. administration on Chinese goods, Tesla has halted new orders for both models in China.
Unlike the refreshed Model Y and the Model 3 sedan, these models are not manufactured in Shanghai’s Gigafactory, but in the U.S. plants, exposing them to the higher duties.
