Tesla Model S & X Prices Surge $15,000 Overnight – Here's What You Need to Know
Breaking news: Tesla has hiked the prices of the Model S and Model X by $15,000 each. If you thought these models were selling out due to skyrocketing demand, think again. It's more about inventory management than anything else. Let's break it down.
No More Custom Builds – Inventory Only
Head to Tesla's website right now, and you won't find a "build your own" option for the Model S or Model X. It's inventory vehicles only. Many come with discounts to move them faster:
- One Model X with a $6,590 discount.
- A Model S AWD with a $4,290 discount.
Prices are all over the place, but the base MSRP has jumped significantly.
The Inventory Crash That Wasn't
We've been tracking this. Take a look at the charts (blue for Model S, purple for Model X): inventory levels crashed recently. Some speculated massive demand, but I think Tesla was strategically pulling listings to prevent buyers from locking in the old, lower prices.
Congrats to anyone who placed a pending order in the last few days! You've saved $15,000 compared to today's buyers.
Here's yesterday's pricing:
| Model | Yesterday | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Model S | $95,000 | $110,000 |
| Model X | $100,000 | $115,000 |
Genius Move or Just Business?
Shoutout to Josh in the comments: "Genius. This locks in a higher price point for reference to ensure all previous orders take delivery and bumped pricing in the second-hand market."
The used market is heating up, especially since these might be the last new Model S and X from Tesla. Inventory should repopulate soon – check back in a day or so.
Over the past year, these models have risen by about $25,000 total (including prior $5k bumps).
Is It Still Worth It?
If you're eyeing the Lux Package, Full Self-Driving (FSD), or free supercharging (tied to the owner until you sell – it doesn't transfer), this might still be your only option. No other vehicle offers this full suite right now.
Lifetime FSD could add serious value during ownership.
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What Do You Think?
Price hike worth it for the features? Planning to buy? Drop your thoughts below. Stay tuned for more Tesla updates!
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