A Tesla Model S prototype with a refreshing design spotted in the wild

A Tesla Model S vehicle with what appears to be a new refresh design has been spotted in the wild amid the Model S / X’s production halt.

Tesla Model S design update

Over the past few months, we’ve been reporting widely on rumors that a possible Model S and Model X design refresh has been on the rise lately – especially since Tesla announced the Model S Plaid will require several significant changes.

In December, we also reported that Tesla significantly increased the delivery time and price of Model S and Model X to Europe in March.

Additionally, we recently learned that Tesla has extended the Model S / X’s production vacation shutdown until early January – leading some to believe the automaker is updating the production line. to produce a new version of the electric sedan.

In 2018, we reported that Tesla was working on a major interior design update for the S and X models, which was at the time slated for summer 2019.

This update has been delayed because Tesla has focused all of its resources on ramping up Model 3 production, but now many believe that may be the time when Tesla is finally updating the Model’s design. S, and possibly Model X at the same time.

New Tesla Model S prototype spotted

Adding to rumors of an imminent update, Youtube channel “ The Kilowatts ” posted images of a Tesla Model S prototype with a new design spotted in Palo Alto, near Tesla’s headquarters.

They posted a video of the sighting today:

As you can see, the vehicle has several modifications including a wider body, a new rear diffuser, chrome removal on most of the trim, new headlights, and maybe even slightly updated wheels – although ‘they look a lot like Tesla’s existing Arachnid wheels.

While it clearly features an updated design and is not due to a third-party modification since the vehicle has manufacturer’s plates, it is not clear if this is a prototype of the vehicle. ‘a new version of the production Model S with a refreshed design or simply a new prototype of the Model S Plaid, which is not expected until late this year.

What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.

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