Tesla to offer final Signature Series for the Model S and Model X Plaid

Tesla is capping off over a decade of Model S and Model X production with an ultra-exclusive final Signature Series run of its Plaid variants, as revealed by Tesla insider Ryan McCaffrey. Limited to just 250 Model S Plaid and 100 six-seat Model X Plaid units, these invite-only specials celebrate the end of an era as Fremont lines shift to Optimus robot production by Q2 2026 close.

Exclusive features and design

Dressed in striking Garnet Red paint, with matching door handles on the S, these editions boast gold Tesla “T” front badges, Signature rear badging, gold Plaid rear emblems, and unique numbering plaques like “1/250” on the dash.

Interiors feature white Alcantara with gold Plaid seat badging and piping, Signature door sills, special interior lighting sequences, and a Signature Edition key fob.

Performance upgrades include carbon ceramic brakes (gold calipers on S, red on X), yoke steering, 21-inch wheels on S, 22-inch on X, gold Plaid puddle lights, black skull caps, and the full Luxe Package.

Priced details remain undisclosed, but they align with recent $15,000 U.S. inventory hikes. Model S Plaid now at $124,900 base, X Plaid at $129,900 all with Luxe standard as custom orders ended.

Buyers need a direct email invite. A special sunset delivery event is slated for May 2026, honoring the ~750,000 S/X delivered since 2012 (S) and 2015 (X) vehicles that defined EV luxury and performance.

This Garnet Red Model S Plaid captures the premium aesthetic of Tesla’s final Signature run.

McCaffrey, host of the Ride the Lightning podcast and a trusted Tesla voice, broke the news without official confirmation yet from Tesla. The cars total around 750000 delivered since the S started in 2012 and the X in 2015. They set the pace for EV speed and updates back then.

Owners past and present see these as halo models that changed luxury driving. Tesla turns next to Cybertruck output and self-driving work. Inventory dwindles fast in places like Korea with order cutoffs in late March there.

Signature series plaid features

• Garnet Red paint (matching door handles on Model S)
• Gold Tesla T badges on front
• Signature badge on rear
• Gold Plaid badge on rear
• White interior with Alcantara and badging
• Gold Plaid seat badge with gold piping
• Carbon ceramic brakes: gold calipers (S), red calipers (X)
• Signature marked door sills
• Signature dash badging with unique numbering (1/250, 1/100)
• Gold Plaid puddle lights
• Yoke steering
• 21″ wheels (Model S) / 22″ wheels (Model X)
• Special interior lighting sequence
• Signature Edition key fob
• Black skull caps (Signature logo likely)
• Luxe Package included

Update: Pricing and financing details now appear online

Screenshots shared by X user @Brand0n indicate Tesla has started sending purchase access for the limited Signature Edition Model S and Model X, and the order pages now reveal pricing, delivery timing, and finance terms.

The newly shared order pages list the Signature Edition Model S at $159,420 before destination, with an estimated purchase price of $160,810 after a $1,390 destination fee. The same $159,420 vehicle price appears on the Signature Edition Model X page as well. Tesla lists availability for May through June 2026 on the Model S page.

Tesla does not appear to offer a lease option for the Signature Edition cars. Financing listed on the screenshots starts at 5.09% APR for 36 to 72 months with $5,000 down, and rises to 6.45% APR for 84 months with the same down payment.

On the Model S order page, the included equipment list names Garnet Red Paint, 21-inch Velarium Wheels, white premium interior with gold Plaid badging on Alcantara sport seats, yoke steering, four-year premium service, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), free Supercharging, and free Premium Connectivity.

The Model S page shown in the screenshots lists 309 miles of EPA-estimated range, a 200 mph top speed, and a 1.99-second 0-60 mph time. The Model X page lists 303 miles of estimated range, a 163 mph top speed, and a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time, along with 22-inch Machina wheels and white premium interior.