Tesla has removed the Model S and Model X from its vehicle configurator in Europe, limiting customer choices to existing inventory rather than allowing new orders. The shift applies to several key European markets, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway, France, and the Netherlands, where the two premium models can no longer be configured from scratch.
Buyers looking to purchase either model are now directed to Tesla’s inventory page instead of the usual configurator, which remains accessible for the Model 3 and Model Y. The move has prompted questions about whether Tesla intends to permanently discontinue the S and X in Europe or is temporarily pausing configurations due to an update cycle or other strategic considerations.
While Tesla has not issued an official statement on the change, the company’s approach to model updates often involves quiet adjustments to its online platforms rather than public announcements. The future of the Model S and Model X in Europe remains uncertain, particularly as the company continues to prioritize volume production and delivery of the Model 3 and Model Y. In Tesla’s official sales reports, the S and X are grouped under “Other,” and global deliveries of those two models totaled just over 10,000 units in Q2, compared to nearly 374,000 Model 3 and Model Y units.
In Germany, the demand for the S and X has been particularly low, with only 117 combined registrations in the first half of the year, according to the country’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). In contrast, the Model Y alone recorded over 6,300 registrations during the same period, reflecting Tesla’s continued dominance in the compact SUV segment.
Despite the drop in availability across Europe, Tesla introduced a new round of updates for the Model S and Model X in the U.S. in June. While the refresh did not alter the body design, it added aesthetic updates such as new paint finishes, redesigned wheels, and blacked-out exterior badges. Pricing for both models increased by $5,000 following the update, with the Model S Long Range starting at $84,990 and the Model X Long Range at $89,990. Performance-focused Plaid variants are priced even higher, particularly the Model X Plaid, which now begins at $194,990.
Source: tesla.com, auto-motor-und-sport.de