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Tesla Model S

Refreshed Tesla Model S 2021–2026

A new interior with a wide touchscreen and, at first, a yoke in place of a steering wheel, plus the three-motor Plaid. The last Model S was built in May 2026.

What it came with

Motors
Dual motor1, Tri-motor1,2
Batteries
95 kWh2
Drivetrains
All-wheel drive2
Trims
Long Range2,3, Plaid2,3, Standard Range (2023–2026)2, Signature Edition (2026)2,4
Packages
Yoke5,2, Round steering wheel (2023–2026)5,6
  • Plaid output: 1,020 hp2
  • Long Range EPA range, 2021: 405 miles2
  • Drag coefficient: 0.2082

Colors

  • Ultra Red Metallic PR01 7
  • Diamond Black PX02 7,8
  • Frost Blue Metallic PB00 7,8
  • Garnet Red PR02, 2026 7,9 Rare
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat PPSW Source pending
  • Solid Black PBSB Source pending
  • Obsidian Black Metallic PMBL Source pending
  • Midnight Silver Metallic PMNG Source pending
  • Deep Blue Metallic PPSB Source pending
  • Stealth Grey PN01 Source pending
  • Lunar Silver PN02 Source pending

Interiors

  • Black 10
  • Black and White 11,10
  • Cream 11,10
  • White Alcantara, Signature Edition, 2026 9

Rare catches

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Rare Garnet Red Color

    Signature Edition only7,9

Year by year

  • 2021 Refresh shown in January 2021: a new interior with a wide touchscreen, a yoke, a heat pump and the three-motor Plaid. Driver assistance moves to cameras only.2,3
  • 2022 No changes recorded.
  • 2023 A round steering wheel can be ordered from January 2023. Standard Range returns. Ultrasonic parking sensors are dropped.5,2
  • 2024 No changes recorded.
  • 2025 No changes recorded.
  • 2026 An update shown in June 2025 adds a front bumper camera, changes to the chassis and more range for the Long Range. A 250-car Signature Edition is the last version. The last Model S is built in May 2026, and Tesla gives the Fremont line to its robot.2,4

Sources

  1. Kelley Blue Book 2021 review
  2. Wikipedia
  3. InsideEVs used buyer's guide
  4. Electrive on the last Model S
  5. Electrek on the round wheel
  6. InsideEVs on the round wheel
  7. TeslaTap paint
  8. Drive Tesla 2025 (US update)
  9. CarScoops 2026 (Signature Edition)
  10. Drive Tesla 2021 (Plaid interior)
  11. MobileSyrup 2021 refresh