Tesla has revamped its Model S and Model X electric vehicles with a series of smaller, quality-of-life improvements that come with $5,000 price hikes across all versions.

New changes across both models include improved Active Noise Cancellation tech to filter out road noise from the car, improved aerodynamics to help with efficiency, and a front fascia camera that Tesla says offers “better visibility” for its detection systems. Other improvements include adaptive driving beams and a new “Frost Blue” color option (which costs an extra $2,500).

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Both cars are also getting the dynamic ambient lighting we’ve seen on EVs like the Model Y refresh earlier this year. The brand says it’s all customizable, and there will be “unique animations along the dash and doors upon entry” for both vehicles.

Model X (Credit: Tesla)

Individual upgrades see the Model S Long Range improve its range by an extra 5 miles over the last model, allowing it to hit up to 410 miles with 19-inch wheels. The Model S Plaid version comes with a new exterior that the brand says is “optimized for high-speed stability.” Both Plaid versions of the car are now heavier, which affects the top speed of the Model S, bringing it down to 149mph from 200mph.

An extra $5,000 brings the Model S to $84,990 for the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) version and $99,990 for the top-end Plaid. The Model X AWD version is $89,990, while the top-end version is now $104,990.

Model S (Credit: Tesla)

Many fans had been hoping for top-end features first introduced on the Tesla Cybertruck to filter down to these models. Those include steer-by-wire tech and the 48-volt electronic architecture that saw improved performance on the Cybertruck.

Tesla has struggled in 2025, with CEO Elon Musk decamping to DC to temporarily head up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The move led to protests against Musk and a vast drop in sales over the same period, including a 71% profit drop in Q1.

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