Tesla has brought its updated 2026 Model S and Model X to the Chinese market, although customers remain restricted to purchasing from existing inventory rather than placing factory orders.
The limitation stems from trade tensions between China and the United States, which led Tesla to halt new orders for both models in April.
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The Model S and Model X are built exclusively at Tesla’s Fremont, California facility, placing them directly within the scope of tariff-related measures imposed by both countries. As a result, Tesla replaced the typical “Order Now” option on its Chinese website with “View Available Cars,” a policy that remains unchanged despite the arrival of refreshed versions.
Tesla’s current listings in China show the updated Model S priced from ¥855,900 with a CLTC range of 715 km, while the Model X starts at ¥882,900 and offers 700 km of CLTC range. These price points continue to reflect the tariff burden placed on U.S.-manufactured vehicles entering China.
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The latest versions of the Model S and Model X were initially introduced in the United States in June, followed by Canada and select European markets.
The updates include longer driving range, improved cabin quietness and refined suspension tuning. China is not the only market facing sales restrictions for these models, as Tesla also suspended orders in Japan earlier this year, indicating that the issue is linked to broader global trade dynamics.