Tesla has quietly stopped accepting new orders for its Model S and Model X luxury electric vehicles across Europe. After reviewing Tesla’s European websites—including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Croatia—it appears that only inventory vehicles for these models are available. In contrast, the Model 3 and Model Y remain fully configurable and orderable across these markets.
While new custom orders have been paused, buyers can still select from preconfigured Model S and Model X cars. Multiple markets show several available inventory options, indicating that these vehicles are not entirely off the shelves.
Decline in Deliveries and Recent Price Increases
This move follows a recent quarter in which Tesla delivered only 10,394 units of its “other” models category, which includes Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck—nearly a 50% drop compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the Model S and X received modest refreshes recently, accompanied by a $5,000 price increase for each model.
The suspension could be temporary. Tesla previously halted Model S and X orders for the first seven months of 2022 after a prior refresh. Supply constraints may be at play; for example, wait times for the Model S stand at two months even in California, where it is manufactured. Alternatively, this pause might signal the approaching end for Tesla’s luxury EVs in select regions.
Author’s Opinion
The order pause for Model S and X in Europe likely reflects Tesla’s strategic shift toward higher-volume, more affordable models like the Model 3 and Model Y. Luxury EVs have a narrower market, and Tesla may be focusing resources where demand is strongest. While the Model S and X have been flagship vehicles, the future of Tesla’s lineup might emphasize accessibility and scale over luxury—at least for now.
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