Tesla is tightening the rules for owners of its rarest vehicles. This applies to special commemorative versions of the Model S and Model X, with production limited to just 350 units. According to the order terms, buyers of these versions must sign an agreement prohibiting the resale of the car for at least one year after delivery. Violating this rule could result in a fine of up to $50,000 or a requirement to return any profit from the resale—whichever amount is higher.
These limited editions feature exclusive styling and are positioned as collector's items: only 250 Model S units and 100 Model X units are planned, each with unique design elements and special trim. Tesla has made similar attempts before, including with the Cybertruck, but those restrictions quickly became unenforceable. Owners largely ignored the conditions, and the company ultimately abandoned strict enforcement after market conditions changed.
The new agreement spells out the conditions more clearly: the ban covers not just the act of selling, but any attempts to resell within the first year of ownership. Furthermore, some perks like the FSD autopilot, free updates, and service packages do not transfer to the new owner, which further reduces the appeal of reselling.
In practice, this means Tesla is trying to protect these limited-run cars from speculation and preserve their collector value by making resale less economically attractive.