• Tesla’s VP of Engineering said that the Model S and Model X would get “some love” this year.
  • This could mean they may receive some upgrades to stay competitive amid growing competition.
  • The Model S has been in production since 2012, and the Model X has been around since 2015.

Tesla has been keeping busy over the past year, updating its two best-selling vehicles, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover, while also launching the much-anticipated Cybertruck and teasing upcoming products like the Cybercab.

Now, the company appears poised to continue this momentum with updates to its longest-running models, the Model S and Model X, which have been in production since 2012 and 2015, respectively. This hint came from none other than Tesla’s VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy.

Speaking on Ryan McCaffrey’s Ride the Lightning podcast, Moravy said, “Just give it a minute. We’ll get there. 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; we’ll make sure it gets some of the stuff we’ve been putting in 3 and Y. Everyone here has a little place in their heart for S/X. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.”

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This sparked speculation online that a full update to both models might be on the horizon. To a degree, Tesla would do well to refresh the vehicles to look more like the rest of the lineup. Despite that, Moravy’s words on the Ride the Lightning podcast seem very measured. “Some of the stuff we’ve been putting in 3 and Y” could simply refer to features like ambient lighting and a front-facing bumper-mounted camera, , rather than a complete overhaul.

Many are hoping that Tesla will go beyond minor updates and deliver a more significant styling refresh, as both models clearly show their age. The Model S and Model X have maintained largely the same exterior design for years, and a visual update could help them stay competitive.

The possibility of upcoming updates raises the question of how this news might impact current sales. After all, Tesla made just 94,105 Cybertrucks, Model X, and Model S examples last year combined. That sounds like a big number but is dwarfed by the 1,679,338 examples of the Model Y and Model 3 built in the same period.

Should You Wait to Buy?

While nothing is confirmed, Moravy’s comments suggest that changes are indeed coming. For those considering a Model S or Model X, it might be worth waiting to see what Tesla announces later this year. If the updates are substantial, the wait could be well worth it.