How much does a Tesla Model S cost?
As of July 2026, a new Tesla Model S costs $109,990 for the standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive car and $124,990 for the Model S Plaid. Add the roughly $1,390 destination and order fee and you're at about $111,380 and $126,380 delivered, before taxes, registration, and any options.
If you last checked the Model S price a year or two ago, that will look high — the base car sat around $74,990 not long ago. The reason is simple: 2026 is the final model year for the Model S, and in April 2026 Tesla added $15,000 across the remaining inventory. There is no cheaper trim below these two; Tesla retired the single-motor and rear-wheel-drive versions, so every new Model S is now all-wheel drive.
Tesla Model S price breakdown & specs (2026)
| Trim | Drivetrain | Power | Range (EPA) | 0–60 mph | MSRP | Delivered* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S (dual-motor AWD) | AWD, 2 motors | 670 hp | ~410 mi | ~3.1 s | $109,990 | ~$111,380 |
| Model S Plaid | AWD, 3 motors | 1,020 hp | ~359 mi | 1.99 s† | $124,990 | ~$126,380 |
| Model S Signature Edition (Plaid) | AWD, 3 motors | 1,020 hp | ~309 mi | 1.99 s† | $159,420 | 250 units, sold out |
A few things people commonly get wrong searching for "Model S price":
- There is no "standard range" or single-motor Model S anymore. The cheapest new Model S is the $109,990 dual-motor AWD. Older listings showing $79k–$95k are pre-April-2026 or used cars.
- The base car is the range champ. At ~410 miles EPA it out-ranges the Plaid, which trades ~50 miles for the third motor and the 1.99-second launch.
- No federal tax credit. The Model S is well above the $55,000 sedan MSRP cap, so it doesn't qualify for the $7,500 EV credit.
Why the Model S got $15,000 more expensive
In early 2026 Tesla confirmed the Model S and Model X are ending production — 2026 is the final model year for both. Custom orders closed at the end of March 2026 and regular production wound down in early April. To manage the last run of inventory, Tesla raised base prices by $15,000 on April 5, 2026:
| Model | Before Apr 2026 | Now (final inventory) |
|---|---|---|
| Model S (AWD) | $94,990 | $109,990 |
| Model S Plaid | $109,990 | $124,990 |
| Model X (AWD) | $99,990 | $114,990 |
| Model X Plaid | $114,990 | $129,990 |
So if you're pricing a Model S and the number looks higher than you remember, that's why. This is a genuine last-call product, not a normal model-year refresh. If you want one new, the window is short — and the referral benefits below still apply while orders are open.
Tesla Model S base price vs Plaid price
The two live trims are $15,000 apart. What that buys you:
- Model S ($109,990) — the one most people should buy. Dual-motor AWD, 670 hp, ~410-mile range, 0–60 in just over 3 seconds. It's faster than nearly every gas car ever made and the best long-distance Tesla.
- Model S Plaid ($124,990) — for the acceleration. Tri-motor, 1,020 hp, 0–60 in 1.99 seconds, and with the Track Package a 200-mph top speed. The two rear motors add torque vectoring for high-speed handling. Day to day you'll use maybe 5% of it, and it costs ~50 miles of range plus faster tire wear.
Unless you specifically want the bragging rights or you'll take the car to a road course, the standard Model S is the smarter buy — more range, lower price, nearly identical daily experience.
The $159,420 Signature Edition send-off
To mark the end of the line, Tesla built a limited Model S Signature Edition: 250 invite-only cars at $159,420. It's a fully loaded Plaid in exclusive Garnet Red with gold "T" and Plaid badging, a white premium interior with gold piping, the yoke wheel, 21-inch Velarium wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes with gold calipers, and individual "1/250" numbering.
What's most relevant to this site: the Signature's Luxe Package bundles Full Self-Driving (Supervised), four years of Premium Service, lifetime Premium Connectivity — and lifetime Supercharging. That's the one 2026 Model S that actually ships with free charging for life. All 250 sold, but it's the reason "does the Model S come with free Supercharging" has a nuance worth knowing.
Real-world range
The 410-mile EPA figure on the standard Model S is the longest in the Tesla lineup. In practice:
- Summer mixed driving: 380–420 miles is realistic.
- Highway at 70–75 mph in mild weather: 320–360 miles.
- Winter highway: 280–320 miles is common with cabin heat on.
The Model S's strength is highway road-tripping. Long range, fast Supercharging, and a quiet, comfortable cabin make it a genuinely better grand tourer than most German competitors at any price — and you can estimate charging cost per trip with our Supercharging calculator using ~3.3 mi/kWh for the Model S and ~3.0 for the Plaid.
What the referral saves you on a Model S
Every new Model S configuration — standard or Plaid — is eligible for the Tesla referral benefits: a Full Self-Driving trial and a Supercharging credit applied to your order. On a six-figure car the absolute credit is the same as on a Model 3, so the relative value is smaller, but it's free money and worth claiming. The one rule: click the referral link before you start configuring — it can't be added after you order.
Order a Model S with the referral
Use the link before you configure. The benefits apply to the standard Model S and Plaid alike.
Use the Tesla Referral → Goes to tesla.comWhat it costs to own a Model S
Beyond the sticker price, the running costs that actually vary:
- Insurance: the Plaid insures expensive — it's a 1,020-hp car. The standard Model S is in line with mid-tier German luxury sedans.
- Tires: 19" Tempest tires last reasonable distances and add range. 21" Arachnid wheels look stunning but ride harshly and wear fast, especially on the Plaid where torque eats tires.
- Charging: the larger battery holds more energy, but per-mile cost is similar to other Teslas because efficiency scales with it. See our full cost-to-charge breakdown for the home vs Supercharger math.
- Depreciation: being the final model year cuts both ways — last-of-the-line cars can hold value better, but the $15,000 price bump raises your starting basis.
