Tesla Model S

Tesla has discontinued the Model S. Its last MSRPs ran from $94,990 for the Model S All-Wheel Drive to $109,990 for the Model S Plaid across the 2 configurations we track. With Tesla's $1,640 destination and order fee, that came to $96,630 to $111,630 before tax and options. By trim: Model S All-Wheel Drive, $94,990 ($96,630 with the destination and order fee); Model S Plaid, $109,990 ($111,630 with the destination and order fee). Leftover new stock and used cars are priced by the seller, so expect prices to differ.

No. Tesla ended custom orders for the Model S (and Model X) on April 1, 2026, and announced on May 10, 2026 that the last cars had been built at Fremont. Only leftover inventory was sold after orders closed, so for most shoppers the Model S is now a used-market purchase rather than a build-to-order new car.

There's no longer a published MSRP for a new Model S you can order. The final pre-discontinuation pricing was around $94,990 (Model S, the former Long Range) and $109,990 (Plaid) before destination, but those are historical reference points, not current transaction prices. Used Model S pricing depends on model year, mileage, condition, and remaining warranty — check listings on Tesla's used inventory and third-party marketplaces for what comparable cars are actually selling for.

The Plaid was the higher-performance trim, with a tri-motor setup making 1,020 horsepower, a 1.99-second 0-60 time (versus 3.1 seconds for the standard Model S), and a 200 mph top speed (versus 149 mph). The trade-off: late Plaids were rated 348–368 miles EPA on 19-inch wheels but only 309–312 miles on 21-inch wheels — a 42–101 mile hit versus the 410-mile Model S — because the third motor draws significant additional energy and the larger wheels cost more range. On the used market the Plaid commands a premium over an equivalent standard Model S.

Tesla wound down Model S and Model X production in Q2 2026 as the aging, low-volume flagship sedan and SUV were deprioritized in favor of higher-volume models. Tesla stopped taking custom orders on April 1, 2026, and built its last Model S at Fremont in May 2026. Existing owners continue to get Supercharger access and over-the-air software updates; the change affects new sales, not cars already on the road.

It can be. Discontinuation tends to push used prices down, which can make a low-mileage Model S with warranty remaining a strong value for the range and performance. The main cautions: confirm rated range on the specific car (older packs show degradation), check remaining battery and drive-unit warranty, and consider how parts and service availability may evolve over your ownership period now that the car is out of production.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit expired September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Under the 2023–2025 rules its MSRP was above the $55,000 cap for cars, so late-model cars did not qualify. Only state incentives apply now. California's Clean Cars 4 All can pay up to $12,000 toward a new or used EV no more than eight model years old, but only for households at or below 300% of the federal poverty level in disadvantaged communities that scrap an older car; it runs through local air districts and the statewide Driving Clean Assistance Program. Colorado's $750 credit applies only to new vehicles with an MSRP of $80,000 or less, so a used Model S doesn't qualify.

The Model S offers significantly more range (410 vs 363 miles for a Model 3 Premium RWD), a larger and more refined interior, better sound insulation, and (on Plaid) hypercar-level acceleration. It does not get you meaningfully better technology — both cars run the same Autopilot/FSD software and share the same infotainment system. Note that the Model 3 and Model Y remain in production while the Model S does not, so the comparison is now between a used Model S and a new Model 3/Y. If you regularly drive 300+ miles in a day, the Model S range advantage matters.

The Tesla Model S offers EPA-estimated range between 309 and 410 miles, depending on trim and wheel size. Real-world highway range at 70 mph is typically 10–15% lower than the EPA rating, and cold-weather range can drop an additional 20–30% in sub-freezing temperatures.

The Tesla Model S hits 0-60 mph in 1.99 to 3.1 seconds depending on configuration — the performance variant is the quicker of the two. That quickest configuration is in supercar-acceleration territory thanks to electric motors' instant torque.

On a DC fast charger, the Tesla Model S goes from 10% to 80% in roughly 29–30 minutes. At home on a Level 2 charger (240V), a full charge takes about 10–11 hours. A standard 120V outlet (Level 1) adds only about 5 miles of range an hour (from EPA efficiency), so it suits overnight top-ups rather than full charges.

Yes — both Tesla Model S configurations in our database are all-wheel drive. Dual-motor (or tri-motor on performance variants) setups deliver improved traction and faster acceleration than comparable single-motor EVs.

The Tesla Model S seats 5.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles, above the 70% capacity floor in the Tesla Model S battery warranty, and 80–85% at 200,000 miles.

The Tesla Model S battery warranty for 2020+ cars is 8 years / 150,000 miles, with a 70% capacity floor. It covers capacity loss below that floor, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Earlier versions have different terms in our database — Pre-2020 (70+ kWh): 8 years / unlimited miles, with no stated capacity floor; it covers defects only, not gradual capacity loss, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Compare it with every other EV in our EV battery warranty rankings.