Tesla suspended accepting new orders for Model S and X cars in Europe - will this be a long-term or short-term decision?
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has taken its flagship models, the Model S and Model X, offline from its online configurator across major European markets, including Germany, the UK, France, Norway, and the Netherlands [1][2][4]. This move has left customers in these regions with only the option to purchase existing inventory vehicles, not configure new ones.
The reason behind this decision seems to be the low demand for these premium models in Europe compared to the Model 3 and Model Y, with extremely low registration numbers in 2025. For instance, only 58 Model S and 59 Model X registrations were recorded in Germany during the first half of 2025 [4]. As a result, Tesla is focusing its efforts on its more popular models in Europe.
However, the question remains whether this removal is temporary or a sign of a full phase-out. Tesla has previously halted orders for these vehicles in Europe after a major refresh in 2021, only to resume deliveries later. The recent refresh versions of the Model S and Model X are available in North America but have not yet been introduced in Europe, fueling speculation that Tesla might reintroduce these updated models later in Europe [1][2].
As of August 2025, Tesla has not provided any firm date or announcement about a future return of order availability for these models in Europe. The change occurred after Tesla introduced a refresh to the two premium vehicles in North America in June, leading to extended delivery windows for the Model S and Model X in Europe [3].
Estimated wait times for the vehicles were stretching to July or August in March, suggesting a similar pattern may be playing out again with the latest refresh. Existing customers with a Model S or Model X on order have not received a cancellation notice yet, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
In summary, the Model S and Model X are not available for new orders in Europe as of mid-2025. Only existing inventory or used vehicles can be purchased. Tesla’s official stance on whether new refreshed versions will come to Europe or if the models will be discontinued there is currently unclear. The situation could be temporary, pending the introduction of the refreshed Model S and X to European markets, but no official timeline has been provided [1][2][4].
References:
[1] Electrek (2025). Tesla removes Model S and Model X from European online configurator. [Online]. Available: https://electrek.co/2025/06/15/tesla-removes-model-s-and-model-x-from-european-online-configurator/
[2] Green Car Reports (2025). Tesla stops taking new orders for Model S and Model X in Europe. [Online]. Available: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135719_tesla-stops-taking-new-orders-for-model-s-and-model-x-in-europe
[3] Reuters (2025). Tesla extends delivery windows for Model S and Model X in Europe. [Online]. Available: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-extends-delivery-windows-model-s-and-model-x-europe-2025-03-01/
[4] Statista (2025). Tesla Model S and Model X registrations in Germany, 2021-2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1294133/germany-tesla-model-s-model-x-registrations/
- The low demand for Tesla's premium models in Europe, such as the Model S and Model X, might negatively impact the automotive and technology industries, as well as the European finance sector, due to unsold inventory and extended delivery windows.
- Tesla's focus on its more popular models like Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, along with the recent refresh of the Model S and Model X in North America, could signal a shift in the transportation and finance industries, as the future of the premium electric vehicles in Europe remains uncertain.
