Summary
- Tesla is launching a final, invite-only “Signature Series” production run of 350 Model S and Model X Plaid vehicles to mark the end of the flagship programs
- The limited-edition units feature exclusive Garnet Red paint with gold accents and are priced starting at $159,420 for the Model X Signature
- The Fremont factory lines will pivot to manufacturing Optimus humanoid robots following an honorable discharge for the legacy EVs
Tesla is officially closing the book on its era-defining Model S and Model X programs with an ultra-exclusive “Signature Series” final run. Limited to an extremely strict 350 total units—specifically 250 for the sedan and 100 for the SUV in a six-seat configuration—this commemorative fleet serves as a high-end swan song for the automaker’s legacy flagship vehicles. Available strictly via private email invitation to select owners and early believers, the rollout deliberately brings the lineup full circle back to the original 2012 launch branding that helped establish Tesla as a legitimate automotive force.
Aesthetic upgrades for the farewell release are highly bespoke and culturally attuned to collector demands. Each limited-edition unit arrives painted in an exclusive Garnet Red finish unavailable on any other current production vehicle, complete with color-matched door handles on the sedan variant. Exterior styling pushes premium cues forward with gold “T” front badges alongside specialized Signature and gold Plaid rear emblems. Inside the cabin, drivers step into a stark white interior heavily lined with Alcantara and marked by unique dash plates numbering each individual build out of its respective production cap. The driver experience is further customized by a specialized entry lighting sequence, gold Plaid puddle lights, and bespoke seats finished with gold piping.
Performance hardware receives tailored finishing touches to match the elevated luxury price tags. The low-slung variant rides on sharp 21-inch wheels and equips high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes clamped by striking gold calipers, while the larger Model X retains its standard red hardware behind massive 22-inch rims. Both variants ship standard with the controversial but iconic yoke steering wheel, the premium Luxe Package, black skull caps, and a specialized Signature Edition key fob. Securing the specialized SUV requires a heavy $159,420 investment, representing a massive $30,000 premium over the remaining standard inventory prices for an aging platform.
This decisive discontinuation signals a major shift in broader factory operations and company priorities. Elon Musk previously categorized the retiring of these platforms as an honorable discharge, acknowledging the foundational role the early luxury vehicles played in making electric transportation desirable on a global scale. Moving forward, the dedicated manufacturing lines at the Fremont facility are undergoing a complete physical conversion to produce Optimus humanoid robots. To give the foundational electric vehicles a proper send-off before the assembly lines go entirely dark, Tesla is organizing a dedicated sunset celebration event scheduled for May.
