Tesla Offers Limited 'Signature Edition' Model S/X Plaid

Automaker invites select fans to purchase ultra-limited run of Plaid models as flagship duo nears discontinuation

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:11pm

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An extreme close-up of a Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition in a deep red color, featuring a smooth, minimalist exterior design with clean lines and subtle metallic accents, conceptually representing the exclusive nature of this final model run.The limited-edition Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition marks the end of an era for the automaker's original flagship duo.Fremont Today

Tesla is closing custom orders for the Model S and Model X at the end of March and is now inviting a select group of fans to purchase an ultra-limited "Signature Edition" run of the Plaid siblings. The company is producing just 250 units of the Model S Plaid and 100 units of the Model X Plaid (exclusively in the six-seat configuration) for this final series, featuring exclusive aesthetic upgrades not available on any other Tesla.

Why it matters

These Signature Edition units are designed to be immediate collector's items, marking the end of a 14-year manufacturing journey for Tesla's original flagship duo. As the automaker pivots production to new projects like the Optimus humanoid robot, the Model S and X will leave a massive hole in the high-end market that these limited-run models aim to celebrate.

The details

The exterior of the Signature Edition is finished in a new "Garnet Red" paint, accented by gold Tesla "T" badges on the front and a gold Plaid badge on the rear. The interior features a white theme with Alcantara accents, gold piping, and a gold Plaid seat badge. Each car will include signature-marked door sills and a dash badging plate with a unique numbering sequence. Other unique touches include gold Plaid puddle lights and a special interior lighting sequence. The Model S version comes with carbon ceramic brakes and gold calipers, while the Model X version sits on massive 22-inch Machina wheels.

  • Tesla closed custom orders for the Model S and Model X at the end of March 2026.
  • The Signature Edition models will be unveiled and delivered to customers in May 2026.

The players

Tesla

An American electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels, and related products.

Elon Musk

The CEO and product architect of Tesla, as well as the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, the founder of The Boring Company, and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI.

Ryan McCaffrey

The IGN Senior Executive Editor who broke the news about the Signature Edition Model S/X Plaid on X (Twitter).

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What they’re saying

“To mark the end of this 14-year manufacturing journey, Tesla is planning a formal celebration event in May. Musk originally teased this "last call" event when orders closed, and McCaffrey noted it will fittingly take place at sunset.”

— Ryan McCaffrey, IGN Senior Executive Editor

What’s next

Tesla plans to hold a formal celebration event in May 2026 to mark the end of the Model S and Model X production run. The event will take place at sunset, as Elon Musk had previously teased when orders for the standard models were closed.

The takeaway

The limited-edition Signature Series Model S and Model X Plaid represent the final exclamation point on an era-defining chapter for Tesla. As the automaker shifts focus to new projects, these exclusive models will become instant collector's items for the brand's most loyal fans, celebrating the legacy of the vehicles that helped prove electric cars could be both luxury status symbols and performance monsters.