The last dance: Tesla Model S and X bow out with ‘Signature Series’
Tesla is doing a 350-unit-strong ‘Signature Series’ run of its outgoing Model S and Model X as a farewell before production stops for good by the end of Q2 2026.
The Elon Musk-owned brand will produce 250 Signature Series versions of the Model S, and 100 of the Model X. To add an extra sense of exclusivity, access to both cars is invite-only to select Tesla customers.
Tesla Model S and X Signature pricing
Pricing for the Model X Signature Series has been confirmed at $159,420 – almost £119,000 at the time of writing. This represents a premium of $30,000 (around £22,300) over the standard Model X Plaid.
The Model S Signature Series comes with the same price tag as its sibling. Once again, this is a significant jump over the standard Model S Plaid, which is listed at $124,900 (appx. £93,000).
Both cars come in Garnet Red Paint, which is not available on any current Tesla production car. A gold Tesla ‘T’ logo sits in the centre of the ‘grille’, while around the back, there’s both gold Plaid and Signature badging.
Tesla Model S and X Signature interior
Step inside, and the Tesla Model S and X Signature come with a white interior featuring Alcantara upholstery offset with gold piping and black inserts. There’s also Signature badging and matching door sills, plus additional Signature badging on the dashboard denoting the car’s production number.
Tesla’s yoke steering wheel, gold Plaid design puddle lights, and a bespoke interior lighting sequence upon entry separate the Signature cars from the regular Model S and X.
What else do you get for your money?
Tesla’s $10,000 (£7,448) ‘Luxe’ package is also included in the price of the Model S and X Signature, and bundles together supervised full self-driving, four-year premium service, lifetime supercharging for the duration of vehicle ownership, and the Premium Connectivity pack.
A Signature Edition key fob, once again finished with the production number, is also part of the starting price. In addition to the obvious difference in body styles, the two cars have varied exterior detailing. The Model S Signature comes with colour-coded door handles, carbon-ceramic brakes to cope with the car’s 1,034bhp, gold brake callipers, and 21-inch ‘Velarium’ wheels. Meanwhile, the Model X retains the Plaid’s standard red brake callipers.
What’s in a name?
The Signature nameplate is a significant one in the Tesla story. When the Model S debuted in 2012, the first 1,000 cars were ‘Signature’ editions with a $100,000 (£74,000) asking price. They also required a $40,000 (£29,794) deposit.
By reintroducing the Signature moniker as a last hurrah for the Model S and X, Tesla appears to be bookending the story of two of the most influential EVs in automotive history.
