Even though it might seem like Tesla has a lot going on—robotaxis, literal humanoid robots, and that ever-elusive affordable model that just keeps getting pushed back—its aging core lineup has only recently begun to see meaningful changes. First came the updated Model 3 for 2024, followed by the similarly revised Model Y SUV early this year. AI Quick Summary The 2026 Tesla Model S receives subtle updates, including new headlights, wheel designs, and a Frost Blue paint option. It features improved suspension and noise cancellation, boosting ride quality and range slightly to 410 miles for AWD and 368 miles for Plaid. Prices start at $86,630. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next Oh, and More Range! The new wheels and aero tweaks extend the Model S' range, if only modestly. The Model S All-Wheel Drive version can now achieve up to a claimed 410 miles on a charge, the longest-ever range for a production Tesla. (That's up from 405.) Meanwhile, the Model S Plaid is now good for up to 368 miles, up from 359. (The 21-inch wheels drop those figures somewhat.) Those are big-time distances, even if Lucid's Air sedan still beats them with a 420-mile best. Prices for the Model S have moved up since our last check-in with the EV, when the standard version rang in at $74,380 and the Plaid had seen its price lowered to just $89,380. Now, the Model S All-Wheel Drive variant starts at $86,630 and the Model S Plaid at $101,630. Alexander Stoklosa A lifelong car enthusiast, I stumbled into this line of work essentially by accident after discovering a job posting for an intern position at Car and Driver while at college. My start may have been a compelling alternative to working in a University of Michigan dining hall, but a decade and a half later, here I am reviewing cars; judging our Car, Truck, and Performance Vehicle of the Year contests; and shaping MotorTrend’s daily coverage of the automotive industry.