After 14 years on the road, the Tesla Model S and Model X are getting their final curtain call. Tesla is building 350 invite-only Signature Edition vehicles to send off two cars that helped push the entire auto industry toward electrification. These aren’t standard inventory leftovers. They’re fully dressed collector’s pieces loaded with gold accents, a one-of-a-kind paint color, and the kind of extras you’d expect from a proper farewell tour.
- Tesla’s Signature Edition covers both the Model S and Model X Plaid, with 350 units total priced at $159,420 each, wearing an exclusive Garnet Red paint, gold accents, numbered dash badges, and carbon ceramic brakes.
- Every unit comes with the Luxe Package, which bundles Full Self-Driving (Supervised), lifetime Supercharging, four years of Premium Service, and lifetime Premium Connectivity.
- The Fremont factory floor that built these cars is being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units annually.
What You Get for $159,420
Tesla is producing just 250 units of the Model S Plaid and 100 units of the Model X Plaid (exclusively in the six-seat configuration) for this final series. The release is invite-only, meaning if you didn’t receive the specific email from Tesla, you likely won’t be able to get your hands on one.
The order pages for the Model S and Model X Signature Editions show a vehicle price of $159,420, which is a massive jump over current inventory pricing, where a standard Model S Plaid costs $124,990 and a Model X Plaid costs $129,990, following a recent $15,000 price hike. So depending on the model, buyers are looking at a premium of roughly $30,000 to $35,000 over a standard Plaid.
For that money, you’re getting a stacked package. The Model S Signature retains the Plaid’s 1.99-second 0-60 mph time, 200 mph top speed, and 309 miles of EPA-estimated range. The Model X Signature comes with 303 miles of range, a 0-60 mph figure of 2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 163 mph.
Garnet Red, Gold Everything
The Tesla Model S X Signature Edition wears its send-off well. Both models sport an exclusive Garnet Red finish inspired by the original Model S launch color. Gold Tesla T badges on the front, a gold Plaid badge on the rear, and a Signature badge on the rear complete the exterior look.
The white interior is upgraded with Alcantara accents and special badging, including gold Plaid seat logos with matching piping. Owners will also find Signature-branded door sills and a custom dashboard badge featuring an individually numbered plaque, such as “1/250,” reinforcing just how few of these were made. Tesla has also added thoughtful touches like gold Plaid puddle lights, a custom interior lighting sequence, and a dedicated Signature Edition key fob.
The Model S sits on 21-inch Velarium wheels with gold brake calipers over carbon ceramic brakes. The Model X gets 22-inch Machina wheels.
A No-Flip Rule and a Sunset Party
Tesla clearly doesn’t want these turning into quick auction flips. The company has included a clause in the purchase agreement that bars customers from selling their vehicles within a year of buying them. Should the customer breach those terms, the automaker said it may seek injunctive relief or demand liquidated damages of $50,000 or the value received from the sale, whichever is greater. The owner can sell their vehicle to a third party should Tesla refuse to buy it, but only after the automaker’s consent.
Tesla is planning a formal celebration event in May to mark the end of the 14-year manufacturing run. Musk originally teased this “last call” event when orders closed, and McCaffrey noted it will fittingly take place at sunset.
Why Tesla Is Pulling the Plug
The Model S launched in June 2012 and was the world’s best-selling plug-in electric vehicle in both 2015 and 2016, with over 50,000 units sold in 2015 alone. The Model X followed in September 2015 as Tesla’s first SUV, but by 2025, combined annual sales had fallen to fewer than 19,000 units. Over their combined production run, the two models put more than 610,000 vehicles on roads worldwide.
Musk announced the discontinuation during Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call on January 28, describing it as an “honorable discharge” and calling the decision “slightly sad” but necessary as the company pivots toward autonomy and robotics. Tesla is preparing to convert its Fremont production lines for the Optimus humanoid robot and upcoming mass-market projects.
A Fitting Send-Off for Two Cars That Started It All
When the Model S first launched in 2012, the first 1,000 units sold were “Signature” editions that required a $40,000 deposit and cost nearly $100,000 each. Those early buyers were Tesla’s first real believers, and this new Signature Edition deliberately echoes that moment, bookending a 14-year run with numbered collector hardware.
Whether the $159,420 price tag makes financial sense depends on how you look at it. As a luxury EV purchase in 2026, there’s valid debate about value. But as a collector’s item that caps off two of the most influential cars of the 21st century, it’s a different conversation entirely. With its limited production and exclusive features, this series is almost certain to become a sought-after piece of automotive history. For the 350 people who snagged an invite, this is the last chance to own a new Model S or Model X, period.
