Tesla Signature Edition Model S and Model X include one year no-resale clause

Tesla’s ultra-exclusive Signature Edition Model S and Model X are already shaping up to be collector cars—but buyers will have to hold onto them, at least for a while.

According to the purchase documents, first shared by The Cybertruck Guy on X, Tesla has included a strict “No Resale Agreement” for customers who secured one of the limited-run Signature Edition vehicles. The clause effectively prevents owners from selling or attempting to sell their vehicle within the first year after taking delivery.

“You understand and acknowledge that the Signature Edition Model S and Model X (the ‘Vehicle’) are a limited release. As such, you agree that you will not sell or otherwise attempt to sell the Vehicle within the first year following your Vehicle’s delivery date,” the agreement states, the same as when Tesla first launched the Cybertruck.

Signature Edition Model S/X orders contain a No Resale Agreement.

Here is the document.

Additionally, here is the resale clause which states the Luxe Package does not transfer (this is not new) pic.twitter.com/CGB5QBJIL6

— The Cybertruck Guy (@cybrtrkguy) April 12, 2026

With only 250 Model S units and 100 Model X units being produced, and all sold through an invite-only process, Tesla is clearly aiming to prevent immediate flipping and speculative resales as these vehicles would likely sell for a premium given their significance in Tesla’s history.

However, the policy does leave a narrow path for exceptions. If an owner must sell the vehicle within that first year due to “unforeseen” circumstances, Tesla requires the owner to notify the company and give it the opportunity to buy the vehicle back. The buyback would be at Tesla’s discretion, and based on the original purchase price minus $0.25 per mile driven, along with adjustments for wear and any required repairs.

If Tesla declines to repurchase the vehicle, the owner may then sell it to a third party—but only after receiving written consent from the automaker.

Violating the agreement could come with steep consequences. Tesla says it may pursue legal action to block the sale or seek financial penalties of up to $50,000, or the full value of the transaction—whichever is higher. The company may also refuse to sell future vehicles to customers who breach the terms.

For most buyers, the one-year resale restriction is unlikely to be a major concern. Given the rarity, high price point, and collector appeal of the Signature Edition models, many owners are expected to hold onto their vehicles well beyond that window.

While the resale restriction is new, some of the other limitations tied to the Signature Edition are more familiar. As outlined in the accompanying terms, key features bundled in the Luxe Package—such as Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Free Supercharging, and Premium Connectivity—are not transferable to subsequent owners. These benefits will be removed if the vehicle changes hands, a policy Tesla has previously applied to the Luxe Package.