Tesla doesn’t believe in traditional model year updates, but that hasn’t stopped the company from announcing a handful of changes to the Model S and Model X.
Starting with the most colorful, the EVs can be ordered with new Ultra Red paint. It’s the only red option and it costs $3,000 on both vehicles.
Staying outside, there’s a new glass roof that reportedly lets in five times more light despite offering the same level of UV protection. The purported benefits don’t end there as Tesla claimed the roof is lighter and “improves handling” as it helps to lower the center of gravity.
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Speaking of performance, the Plaid variants come with improved brake pads that have a higher thermal capacity. There’s no word on specifics at this point, but the new pads should be welcome as the brakes can get pretty toasty considering the Model S Plaid rockets from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than two seconds and has a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).
Last but not least, Tesla will offer a traditional round steering wheel as a no-cost option. This could help to make the models more appealing to those who were turned off by the yoke.
Pricing for the updated Model S starts at $89,990 and climbs to $109,990 for the Model S Plaid. The Model X will set you back $99,990 or $109,990 for the Plaid.
