2026 Tesla Model S.
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After all these years, it seems we could finally see something new for the good old Tesla Model S.
The news comes directly from Tesla, through its VP of engineering, Lars Moravy. This is what he mentioned during a podcast:
“The upgrade a few years ago was bigger than most people thought in terms of architecture and structure. We’ll give it some love later this year. Everyone has a little place in their heart for the S and X. They are not going anywhere anytime soon. “
This is great news for the fans of the 13-year-old model. “some love” is pretty vague and could mean anything. A brand-new design is not expected but who knows?
This could just be yet another refresh for one of the oldest cars on the market today. With of course light bars!
it seems every new Tesla has to have them these days and the refreshed Model 3 might end up being the only Tesla without them.
the Tesla Model S price keeps changing, and it is currently at $80,000. At this price, it is a loaded AWD model with a 410-mile range. However, you still have to pay extra for any color other than grey and a non-black interior.
This currently puts the Model S directly against the base trim of the Lucid Air. The Tesla also comes standard with a glass roof and a better sound system. And more. However, leasing one is about $300 more a month than the Lucid.
Sales are lower than they used to be but apparently still around 16,000 units last year. Which is still much better than the Lucid Air and even the Mercedes S-Class with just under 9000 sold in the US last year.
An upgrade would surely put the old Model S and X back in the news. And probably boost sales numbers. Unless more and more potential buyers keep being turned off by crazy Elon Musk far far-right political views of the world.
Things have changed a lot for Tesla in the past few years, and they’ve gone from being the coolest car to own to the one more and more owners are ashamed to drive. This is a unique issue no other company has.
This could become Tesla’s main problem. Something a refresh or even an all-new design for the Model S and X will not be able to fix…
(Thanks to David K for the image)