Tesla Model S Plaid Spotted with New Taillights and Charging Flap in Fremont [PICS]

Photo: Udara Gunawardena

After a Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh with updated taillights was spotted on Tesla’s test track last week, a similar model has been seen driving around Fremont.

A refreshed 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid was seen testing in Fremont, featuring both the updated taillights without the black bar, and with a new charging flap, as posted by Udara Gunawardena in the Facebook group Tesla Model S Plaid & Long Range (via @Sawyer Merritt).

While the black bar crossing the trunks on previous Model S units would continue into the taillight on each side, the new design has the bar stopping in between the taillights.

Photo: Udara Gunawardena

In addition, the new charging flap is located on the side portion of the taillight, and is a bit like an inverted version of the newer Model Y flaps.

Some users were also wondering if the flap may have CCS charging hardware on the inside, suitable for charging throughout Europe and in other markets.

Photo: Photo: Udara Gunawardena

With the Model S Plaid launched only in June, the company’s quick move to start improving on the design could also have something to do with Tesla’s halting Model S and X unit orders beyond North America.

Check out this latest Model S refresh with updated details below by @Alwinart:

https://twitter.com/alwinart/status/1471486851315871747?s=21