Tesla Is Selling 250 Invite-Only Model S 'Signatures' for $160,000
Elon Musk's automaker is inviting a select group of fans to purchase limited-edition versions of its soon-to-be-discontinued Model X and S luxury EVs.
www.businessinsider.comHere’s the latest I can share about the Tesla Model S Signature editions.
- What they are: A final, limited-edition run of the Model S (and Model X) designed as a farewell to the current generation, with unique styling and higher price points. The plan is to produce a small number of Signature units as an “end of an era” milestone. [news roundups from April 2026 indicate 250 Model S Signatures and 100 Model X Signatures, totaling 350 units][2][3][4]
- Availability and pricing: Signature Model S units are invite-only and priced around $159,420, featuring distinctive Garnet Red exterior, gold accents, and other exclusives; buyers are selected via email invitations.[3][4][2]
- Production context: Tesla has signaled this marks the end of production for the Model S and Model X as the company pivots toward other initiatives, notably Optimus/robotics initiatives and energy/storage strategies. The Signature editions are framed as a ceremonial close to these models’ production runs.[4][2][3]
- Scope and timing: The total Signature run across Model S and Model X is often cited as 350 units (250 Model S and 100 Model X in some reports), with production wrapping by mid-2026 as capacity shifts. Exact counts and split can vary by source, but the theme is a limited, final edition before cessation of regular production.[5][3][4]
Illustrative snapshot:
- A small, exclusive batch commemorates the Model S’s 2012 launch and the Model X’s 2015 introduction, with the “Signature” designation echoing earlier limited runs in Tesla history. This aligns with Musk’s statements about ending production to focus on the company’s autonomous/robotics roadmap.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and summarize how different outlets frame this final edition, or map out the exact unit counts by model and color options as reported by multiple sources. Please tell me your preferred focus.
Citations:
- Tesla is selling 250 Invite-Only Model S 'Signatures' for $160,000: Business Insider (2026-04-12)[2]
- Tesla Is Selling 250 Invite-Only Model S 'Signatures' for $160,000: Business Insider (alternate link)[1]
- The last dance: Tesla Model S and X bow out with 'Signature Series': EvPowered (2026-04-12)[4]
- Model S Signature Nears Final Run as Tesla Winds Down Plaid Inventory: El-Balad (2026-03-31)[5]