4 stories tagged model-s on EV Digest.
Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to make the design and software for its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV open source. This move mirrors the company's past decision with the original Roadster, allowing external developers and enthusiasts to access and modify underlying blueprints and code.
Elon Musk has hinted at making the design specifications for the Tesla Model S and Model X open source, drawing parallels to a similar, albeit limited, release for the original Roadster. This announcement revives skepticism, as the previous 'open-source' effort for the Roadster primarily involved a few technical documents and design files without a clear open-source license.
An early production Tesla Model S, potentially one of the "Signature Series" vehicles, has appeared on the used car market with a significantly inflated price tag. This unit is an apparent attempt to profit from its perceived collector's value due to its low serial number and early production status. The ambitious asking price raises questions about the true market value of such an early EV.
A New Jersey dealership is attempting to resell an ultra-low mileage Tesla Model S Signature edition for a significant markup. This collector's item, one of the earliest Model S vehicles produced, is being offered for more than double the price of a current Model S Plaid.
