See Tesla Model S New Rear Lights And CCS-Friendly Charging Flap

The refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X are expected to receive a small but important upgrade to the taillights and charging flap.

Recently we saw the new version in a prototype of the Model S at the Tesla Factory's test track in Fremont, California, and here are new photos shared by the Tesla Model S Plaid & Long Range Facebook group (via Sawyer Merritt).

We can clearly see the new, bigger charging flap, which should easily handle the CCS-compatible charging port. The previous version was able to fit only Tesla's compact proprietary connector or the European Type 2 charging inlet (used for both AC and DC charging).

This new charging flap is a kind of "inverted" compared to the Model 3/Model Y. We are eager to see how it opens.

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The second change concerns the taillight design. At this point, we don't know whether the light quality itself will be noticeably changed.

"BREAKING: Refreshed 2022 Model S Plaid spotted with brand new rear taillight design (black bar no longer extends into taillight) and new charger flap (to match the Model 3/Y). Just 6 months into Plaid production, they are already improving it!"

 

The open question is whether those two things are the only ones related to the launch of the refreshed Tesla Model S/Model X in Europe or if there are some other undisclosed changes as well?

See also

How Does Tesla Charging Work? An In-Depth Overview By Ingineerix

Report: Tesla CCS1 Adapter From South Korea Does Not Work In US

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