Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition Sold for Exorbitant Price After Production Ends
A rare opportunity has arisen for car enthusiasts to own one of the last Tesla Model S’s built, but it comes with a hefty price tag. A dealership in New Jersey is selling a 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition, one of only 350 examples produced by Tesla before ending production on its iconic model. The asking price? An eye-watering $259,995, more than $100,000 above the original sticker price of the limited-run car.
The Tesla Model S has been a staple in electric vehicles for over a decade, and its demise marks the end of an era. To commemorate this milestone, Tesla created the Signature Edition, which came with unique features such as Garnet Red paint, gold accents, carbon ceramic brakes, free lifetime Supercharging, and Full Self-Driving capabilities. These exclusive cars were only available to those who received an invitation from Tesla, and they had to sign a no-resale agreement.
The resale agreement is designed to prevent owners from flipping the car for profit by granting Tesla the Right of First Refusal to purchase it back at market value. If Tesla catches an owner selling the car without permission, it threatens to seek injunctive relief or impose a $50,000 penalty and put the original buyer on a do-not-sell list. This means that even if someone buys this rare car, they may lose out on two of its biggest perks: Full Self-Driving and Free Supercharging.
According to Tesla’s agreement, these exclusive features will not transfer with the vehicle when ownership is transferred. The new owner would have to purchase them separately or live without them. It remains unclear whether Tesla will actually enforce this language or impose the $50,000 penalty on the new owner. In the past, Tesla has blocked owners from transferring unlimited Supercharging access.
The question remains: is owning one of the last Tesla Model S’s worth an extra $100,000? On one hand, it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. On the other, previous limited-edition models have seen their value plummet on the used market. The 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Edition, for example, is now selling for well under $20,000.
Despite its hefty price tag, this car still offers impressive performance capabilities, with a 0-60 mph time of sub-two seconds. For those who want to own one of the last Tesla Model S’s and scratch their limited-edition itch, this might be their only chance.