Tesla has just hinted at new refreshed versions of two of its iconic EVs later in 2025, and it has come as a surprise to many in the industry.
On a recent podcast interview, one of the company’s most senior engineering managers, Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering, said that both the Model S and X will be receiving a refresh in 2025.
When asked on Ride the Lightning podcast about if a possible upgrade was on the cards, Moravy said: “Just give it a minute. We’ll get there. The upgrade a few years ago was bigger than most people thought in terms of architecture and structure.
“We’ll give it some love later this year. Everyone here has a little place in their heard for S/X. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Many in recent years have speculated that that two models would be shelved, largely due to the complexity in building them and a potentially shrinking market as more legacy automakers target that premium segment.
Both vehicles received a refresh in 2021, making them one of the fastest production cars, thanks to the engineering that went into their tri-motor drivetrain in the top-spec Plaid variants.
Another main factor has been the stop of right-hand drive production of both cars that was announced back in April 2023, and Tesla Australia announced it would stop taking orders on the refreshed Model S and Model X flagship models. Some customers that did lodge orders are still waiting for them.
Back then, the flagship models were available on Tesla’s Australian online configurator as of June 2021, with pricing starting at over $100,000. The Model S Long Range was priced at $129,990 before on-roads while the Plaid was more expensive at $186,990. The Model X Long Range on the other hand was priced at $149,990, while the Plaid was $174,990 before on-roads.
Confirmation that a new refreshed Model S and X are on their way may create fresh hopes that Tesla might deliver them to right hand drive markets too.
Ride the Lightning podcast episode on YouTube
