Tesla now offers the Model S and Model X in a new Ultra Red color
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Tesla has launched a new paint color option called "Ultra Red" for the Model S and Model X, which are built at Tesla's Fremont factory.
This new paint color replaces the previous Red Multi-Coat option that was offered on these vehicles and is still available for the Model 3 and Model Y in various regions.
Many were hoping the new colors would include the new Giga Berlin exclusive colors of Midnight Cherry Red and Quicksilver.
However, this new 'Ultra Red,' appears to be much more similar to Midnight Cherry Red than the Red Multi-Coat it replaces.
The new color appears to be slightly lighter than Midnight Cherry Red, but noticeably darker than the Red Multi-Coat paint. Midnight Cherry Red utilizes many layers of paint (up to 13) that we're told are only possible at Giga Berlin. Tesla may be trying to achieve a similar color to Midnight Cherry Red with Ultra Red, but working with the limitations of the Fremont paint shop.
Although the new color is currently only available for the Model S and Model X, it's possible it could spread to the Model 3 and Model Y as well.
Tesla is all about being able to manufacture at scale efficiently, so we don't see Tesla keeping three different red paint options around long-term. We'll likely see Tesla consolidate the options down to Midnight Cherry Red and Ultra Red in the future.
The new paint color for the Model S and Model X costs an additional $3,000 USD.
FSD users can now join in the Holiday revelry, as FSDS V13.2.2 has started rolling out to customers, and it includes all the 2024 Telsa Holiday Update features.
Tesla’s VP of AI - Ashok Elluswamy, previously mentioned that the Holiday Update would be making its way to FSD users sometime this week. Ashok’s timelines have been right on point. All models with AI4/HW4 vehicles in North America are starting to receive the updated FSD release alongside all the features of the Holiday update.
This new build is update 2024.45.25.5, which should make its way throughout the fleet over the week.
Holiday Highlights
The Holiday update has a ton of new features in it, including new app features like Apple Watch support, the Dashcam and Sentry Mode Viewer and the ability to start Light Shows.
Here is our first look at FSD V13.2.2. While the release notes don’t point out any new features for FSD, it’s expected to include several unknown fixes and improvements.
Here is highlight clip #1 from my FSD Supervised v13.2.2 First Impressions Drive on the AI4 Model Y. This was an amazing example of EGO getting itself out of a bad situation very quickly. Bravo @Tesla_AIpic.twitter.com/gogzNswiTq
If you’re already on Tesla’s Holiday update, version 2024.44.25.2, and you have a HW4 vehicle, then this version now qualifies you to receive FSD V13.2. We expect all HW4 vehicles with FSD to migrate to this version in the coming week or two.
If you have HW3, then look out for a future update, including FSD v12.6.
FSD V12.6 for HW3 Soon
For Hardware 3 owners, FSD V12.6 is also right around the corner - it should be launching no later than the end of the year, according to Ashok. We’re expecting the new tech stack for highway driving, the updated speed profiles, including Hurry Mode, as well as improvements from V12.5.6 to land for HW3 soon.
If you’re excited about that, go read our in-depth look at V12.5.6 to see a preview of what you’ll be getting in V12.6.
We’re looking forward to seeing the demo drives of V13.2.2 from some of our usual influencers, but the good news is the update has already started rolling out to the general public, so expect larger waves soon.
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