Tesla CEO Suggests Update for Model S and X in 2025 | Carscoops

      Both models are set to receive updates before the year concludes, although Engineering VP Lars Moravy remained vague about the details.

      Tesla’s VP of Engineering indicated that the Model S and Model X would receive “some love” this year.

      This likely suggests that they could receive enhancements to maintain their competitiveness amid increasing competition.

      The Model S has been in production since 2012, while the Model X has been on the market since 2015.

      Over the past year, Tesla has been busy updating its top-selling vehicles, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover, in addition to launching the highly anticipated Cybertruck and hinting at future products like the Cybercab.

      Currently, the company seems ready to keep this momentum with updates to its longest-running models, the Model S and Model X, which have been in production since 2012 and 2015, respectively. This indication came from Tesla’s VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy.

      During an appearance on Ryan McCaffrey’s Ride the Lightning podcast, Moravy stated, “Just give it a minute. We’ll get there. The upgrade a few years ago was more significant than most people anticipated in terms of architecture and structure. We’ll give it some love later this year; we’ll ensure it gets some of the features we’ve been including in the Model 3 and Model Y. Everyone here has a special affection for the S/X. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.”

      This sparked online speculation that comprehensive updates for both models might be forthcoming. To some extent, it would benefit Tesla to refresh the vehicles to align more closely with the rest of the lineup. Nonetheless, Moravy’s comments on the Ride the Lightning podcast seem quite cautious. “Some of the stuff we’ve been putting in 3 and Y” might simply refer to features like ambient lighting and a front-facing bumper-mounted camera, rather than a total redesign.

      Many are hopeful that Tesla will offer more than just minor updates and introduce a more significant styling refresh, as both models evidently show their age. The Model S and Model X have kept mostly the same exterior design for years, and a visual update could help them remain competitive.

      The prospect of upcoming updates raises questions about how this information might affect current sales. After all, Tesla produced just 94,105 Cybertrucks, Model X, and Model S vehicles last year combined. Although that sounds substantial, it pales in comparison to the 1,679,338 units of the Model Y and Model 3 manufactured during the same timeframe.

      Should You Wait to Buy?

      While nothing is officially confirmed, Moravy’s remarks imply that changes are indeed on the way. For those thinking about purchasing a Model S or Model X, it may be wise to wait for Tesla’s announcements later this year. If the updates are significant, the delay could prove worthwhile.