Model S refresh offers the longest ever range on a Tesla along with new Autopilot camera

With the launch of the 2026 Model S and Model X refresh versions, Tesla has reiterated what the new front bumper camera addition known from the Cybertruck and the Model Y facelift does.

Apparently, the front camera sitting just above the grille of the new Model S offers "enhanced visibility when using Autopilot and Actually Smart Summon," so it doesn’t just serve parking duties as previously thought.

This begs the question if Tesla will retrofit such front cameras on its Model 3 refresh, which is now left as its only facelifted vehicle that doesn’t have one.

Longest ever range on a Tesla

Apart from the skin-deep upgrades like the slight redesign and multicolor ambient lighting everywhere, the new 2026 Model S refresh also comes with ride comfort, cabin noise, and efficiency improvements.

Tesla admits that the increased efficiency stems mainly from the new wheel designs and slightly better aerodynamics rather than powertrain upgrades, just like the new Model Y.

Still, the wheel and body redesign led to decreased power draw while in motion, hence better range from the same battery pack and electric motors.

In fact, the 2026 Model S now offers the longest ever range from a Tesla car, at 410 miles of EPA estimate. While this is only a slight increase from the range of its predecessor, it still makes the Model S Long Range refresh the car that can go the farthest in the whole of Tesla’s portfolio history.

Needless to say, that 410-mile range is only achievable with the new and default Model S Magnetite Wheels. Putting the slick 21-inch Velarium Wheels drops it down by 30 miles and adds $4,500 to a price already increased by $5,000 compared with its predecessor.