Whether it's the iconic Red Multi-Coat or the striking Obsidian Black Metallic (sadly discontinued, but revived as Diamond Black), a Tesla's color is sure to please. That said, if you're in the market for a used Tesla, you might have trouble figuring out which colors were available across certain models and years. Everything you wanted to know about colors, paint, and coatings! (Jun-2025 Update)Tesla Paint Colors S/X/3/YPicking a ColorVehicle Coating StructureTesla Paint ShopBad InformationNotes Tesla Paint Colors S/X/3/Y Color Color Name Code Model S Model X Model 3 Model Y Black*1 PBSB Blue Metallic PMMB Discontinued May.
The midnight silver metallic color was introduced in 2015 on the Model S. It was also the year the popular obsidian color was discontinued to streamline production. If you want the color, you have to pay extra to get it.
Then, in 2016, Tesla had the largest lineup of all models as they produced 17 battery/drive/software combinations. From the gorgeous Red Multi-Coat to the stunning, but sadly discontinued, Obsidian Black Metallic, Tesla colors are a step above the rest. And with three new Tesla factory paint colors being released last fall, including Deep Crimson Multi-Coat, Abyss Blue Multi-Coat, and Mercury Silver Multi-Coat, Tesla fanatics worldwide are chomping at the.
Silver was nice and one of the lowest maintenance colors and I just don't get why it was discontinued. Maybe between white and grey it's a bit too in between but there isn't really another color option that is as low maintenance as silver. Anyone know why it was discontinued?
Yes, MX in silver with white interior. Looks like a space capsule. I love it.
I am so disappointed Tesla gave up silver. My MS was dark blue, another color that has been discontinued. And my dad's first generation MS was a beautify deep green.
So sad that Tesla can't manage to handle more than a few colors, and not even the nice ones. I'm really struggling to think what the next car will. Are there any discontinued Tesla colors that are now rare? Yes, there are some discontinued Tesla colors that are now considered rare.
Brown and green are probably the rarest Model S colors, and they look awesome in my opinion. These colors were not really popular in the first place, but they have become rare due to being discontinued. "Tesla discontinued the color in late 2014 because it wasn't popular, which explains why it is the most frequently discounted color," said iSeeCars CEO Phong Ly.
In a recent shift, Tesla has discontinued the free paint option for Model S and Model X. The only paint color now available for free is Stealth Gray, marking a departure from the previous inclusive palette. Additional Charges for Premium Choices Paint options like Pearl White Multi-Coat, Deep Blue Metallic, and Solid Black now come with extra.
Because these colors were discontinued in 2018, you'll need to check 2017 (super early production year) and 2018 in order to get one. By the 2019 model year, they were gone and Tesla downsized to the five standard Model 3 colors you get now.