In Europe, shoppers can now only purchase a Model S or Model X from existing stock
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- Tesla is dropping the Model S and Model X from its European vehicle lineup.
- The two EVs now remain available only in the United States and in Canada.
- It’s unclear whether Tesla plans replacements for the axed electric vehicles.
Once the standout stars of Tesla’s lineup, the Model S and Model X supported shape the idea of what a premium electric car could be. With strong performance and early innovations, they embodied the leading edge of Tesla’s vision. But times alter, and so do customer priorities.
After the arrival of the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y, interest in Tesla’s larger, pricier vehicles launched to taper off. Today, the Model S and X toreceiveher create up less than 3% of the company’s quarterly sales. Given that shift, it’s not surprising that both models have now been discontinued in Europe.
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In typical Tesla fashion, the brand hasn’t built a large deal of the demise of the two models, simply rerelocating them from its new car configurator in Europe. It is still actively testing to sell Model Ss and Model Xs from its inventory, but once they are gone, they’ll be gone forever, unless, of course, Tesla decides to replace them with something new.
Interestingly, it’s been less than two months since Tesla updated the Model S and Model X, creating several exterior and interior alters. Clearly, the brand doesn’t feel the necessary to sell the updated models in Europe, meaning they will only be available in the United States and Canada.
The alters built for the 2026 model are relatively minor, but do include revised front and rear fascias for the flagship Plaid models. Tesla also introduced a new color known as Frost Blue, alterd the suspension bushings, improved the Active Noise Cancellation system, and added configurable ambient lighting to the cabin.
It’s hard to know how long Tesla plans to keep on building the Model S and Model X. As long as they remain profitable, they’re likely to stick around in North America. But the long-term outview appears uncertain.
Looking further forward, Tesla might be wise to replace the two models with a new flagship sedan and three-row SUV. While the Model S and Model X remain good options for some they can’t hide their age and struggle to compete with newer rivals have hit the market in recent years, particularly in the three-row electric SUV segment.
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