Tesla Discontinues Accepting New Orders for Model S and Model X in Europe, Prioritizing Sale of Remaining Stocks Instead
Tesla Retreats from European Market for Model S and Model X
Tesla has stopped offering its flagship vehicles, the Model S and Model X, in Europe as production of these models ended in 2023, marking a strategic retreat from these markets. The vehicles will continue to be available in North America, but their availability in other regions remains uncertain.
In a move to keep the flagship vehicles viable in their key market, Tesla updated the Model S and Model X in 2025 with minor design tweaks and technology improvements. However, no major redesign or new generation has been introduced since the original launch in 2012, with only two major refreshes in 2016 and 2021. Tesla has focused on updated battery and motor technology instead of redesigning the body.
The Model S and Model X are now grouped under "Other Models" in Tesla's global delivery reports, indicating declining sales. In the first half of 2025, only 23,275 units of "Other Models" were delivered globally, a 52% drop in Q2 of 2025.
The Model X's departure from the European market was influenced by the arrival of the three-row Model Y. Tesla's French and German websites no longer allow for the configuration of new Model S or X orders, and new Model S or X orders cannot be made online through Tesla's German website. The Model Y L, a longer, taller, and more powerful version of the Model Y, has been released, which may impact the sales of the Model S and Model X further.
Despite the declining sales, there is no confirmed plan or launch date for new generations of the Model S or Model X soon. Tesla seems to be focusing more on updating current models, ramping up production for demand in North America, and expanding other models like the Model Y. It is unclear if Tesla plans to invest in and launch new generations of the Model S and Model X soon.
In North America, the Model S and Model X remain available and moderately updated, with only a limited number of new vehicles available on Tesla's French website. Sales of the Model S and Model X have been declining, but they are still available in the United States and Canada. The Model X's removal from Europe's order books leaves the vehicles available only in these two countries.
As Tesla continues to focus on its growing lineup of electric vehicles, the future of the Model S and Model X remains uncertain. While the flagship vehicles have been mainstays of the company's lineup since their launch, their continued success in the face of competition and changing consumer preferences remains to be seen.
[1] Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X in right-hand drive markets and China
[2] Tesla Model S and Model X production ends in 2023
[3] Tesla stops offering Model S and Model X in Europe after 2025 update
[4] Tesla Model S and Model X sales decline in Europe
[5] Speculative timelines for future Tesla vehicles exclude new generations of Model S and Model X
[1] Tesla ceases production of Model S and Model X in right-hand drive markets and China, leaving these vehicles available only in North America.
[2] The last Model S and Model X units are produced in 2023, signaling the end of production for these vehicles.
[3] Tesla withdraws the Model S and Model X from the European market following a 2025 update, with their availability in other regions becoming uncertain.
[4] Sales of both the Model S and Model X have seen a decline in Europe, as indicated by Tesla's global delivery reports.
[5] The speculative timelines for future Tesla vehicles do not include plans for new generations of the Model S and Model X.
