Certain vehicles define an automaker’s trajectory. For Tesla, the Model S and Model X played that role. The Model S Plaid became widely recognized through viral drag race videos showing it outperforming high-end supercars, while the Model X drew attention for signature features such as its Falcon Wing doors, synchronized light shows, and other theatrics that became closely associated with the brand.
Earlier this year, Tesla indicated it would gradually wind down production of both models in order to reallocate factory capacity to the Optimus humanoid robot program.
Beyond that strategic shift, the Model S and X have also seen declining relevance within Tesla’s lineup. Both vehicles have been on the market for more than a decade, and neither commands the sales dominance they once did. Inventory appears to be tightening, even if buyers continue to place orders.
A review of Tesla’s official configurator reveals that the Lunar Silver paint option for both the Model S and Model X is now marked as sold out. Previously priced at $2,500, it was among the most expensive color choices available. Its disappearance may indicate dwindling stock and could foreshadow the eventual discontinuation of the two nameplates.
Customers interested specifically in a Lunar Silver Model S or X will no longer find that configuration available. Other paint options remain, including Pearl White Multi-Coat, Forest Blue Metallic, Stealth Grey Pearl, Diamond Black, and Ultra Red.
Among these, Ultra Red appears to be the only finish without an added charge, while the others carry premiums ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. Lunar Silver had been positioned within the higher pricing tier.
Tesla has not issued a formal explanation regarding the removal of the Lunar Silver option. The change was observed directly on the ordering site rather than announced through an official statement.
However, the broader context provides a plausible explanation. As Tesla transitions production resources toward the Optimus humanoid robot initiative, reduced output of the Model S and Model X would naturally lead to constrained configuration availability.
CEO Elon Musk has previously stated that scaling Optimus production to a target of 1 million units per year requires strategic reallocation of manufacturing capacity.
According to Musk, the move aligns Tesla with what he describes as an autonomous and robotics-driven future. Internationally, Tesla continues to rely on higher-volume models such as the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y to anchor its automotive business, suggesting that the company’s focus is shifting rather than retreating from the car market entirely.
For now, the disappearance of Lunar Silver may represent a minor configurator update. In a broader sense, it could also signal that the era of the Model S and Model X is entering its final phase.
