Take a Few Years Off: Tesla Model S Owners Can Now Put a New Face on Their Old Ride

When Tesla updated the front end styling of its Model S earlier this year, existing owners must have groaned, knowing that their ecologically sensitive status symbol would now look dated.

Well, an aftermarket parts company that specializes solely in Tesla add-ons has a solution. Unplugged Performance is offering an updated front fascia that can be mated to any 2012–2016 Model S, allowing older models to adopt the Model 3-esque looks of the current offering.

It’s literally plastic surgery for your car.

The new face comes with a front spoiler, meaning there will be a slight visual difference between an Unplugged Performance refresh and a new Model S. Having any “85” badging on the rear of the car will also give away your secret, but is that really a big concern? The Secret Service updated the appearance of presidential limousines for decades.

The California company posted a question and answer session on its website, hoping to sway potential buyers worried about crewing up something important on their vehicle. For starters, they say the new fascia won’t mess with Autopilot sensors or the Park Assist system. Cooling shouldn’t be affected, either.

Installing the fascia takes about three hours, the company says, and the unit doesn’t come pre-painted. You’ll also have to transfer the Tesla logo from your bound-for-eBay front to the new one. The company recommends choosing a professional body shop for painting and installation, which will add some extra cost on top of the fascia’s $2,995 price. According to their website, buyers will get a $500 discount if they order before July 1.

With the Model 3 on the way (eventually), Unplugged Performance claims it’s busy planning upgrades for owners of the $35,000 wondercar. Production isn’t expected to kick off until late 2017, so they’ll have a fair bit of time to work on those.

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