Tesla’s Final Model S and X Units Get Massive Price Jump

Tesla is signaling that the final Model S and Model X units will command a premium. Just days after closing the order books for its flagship Model S and Model X, the company implemented a major price increase on all remaining vehicles.

According to industry analyst @sawyermerritt, Tesla raised prices on all remaining new and demo Model S and Model X inventory by $15,000. This brings the starting price for a new Model S AWD to $109,990.

• Model S AWD: $109,990
• Model S Plaid: $124,990
• Model X AWD: $114,990
• Model X Plaid: $129,990

Demo units may be available for slightly less than sticker, depending on mileage and condition.

The Luxe Package and Dwindling Supply

This price change arrives as inventory is effectively cleared out in the United States. While there were roughly 600 units worldwide when custom orders ended last week, a surge in demand has left mostly demo vehicles that were used for test drives.

All remaining inventory units include Tesla’s “Luxe Package” of perks, helping explain the higher cost. The bundle adds value for the final owners and includes:

• Full Self-Driving (Supervised) functionality for the vehicle (no longer transferable)
• Four-Year Premium Service (including wheel, tire, and windshield protection plus maintenance)
• Free lifetime Supercharging at over 80,000 stalls worldwide
• Lifetime Premium Connectivity for music, movies, and live traffic

Why the Massive Price Hike?

Speculation points to basic supply and demand. With new custom orders gone, these inventory units are the only way to buy a "new" Model S or X before they are gone, allowing Tesla to capture the "collector's value" of the final cars.

The inclusion of the Luxe Package — specifically free Supercharging and FSD — also adds thousands of dollars in lifetime value. By incorporating these costs into the final sticker price, Tesla secures a high-margin exit for its longest-running models and can slow final sales enough to coordinate the official end of production at the Fremont factory.

End of the Luxury Era

The discontinuation of these models marks a symbolic shift for Tesla. The space once used for these flagship sedans and SUVs is being retooled to produce the Optimus humanoid robot, signaling a move away from low-volume luxury toward mass-market EVs and autonomous robotics.

Although the end of the Model S and X leaves a gap in the premium market, there is more on the horizon. Elon Musk has already teased a "way cooler" large SUV, and the next-gen Roadster is expected to assume the performance mantle soon. For those willing to pay the $15,000 premium, this is the last chance to own the cars that started the EV revolution.