European buyers looking to purchase a Tesla Model S or a Model X were faced with an unexpected surprise: it is no longer possible to order these two vehicles on the old continent.

The company led by Elon Musk removed both models from its website in Europe and only offers the last units in stock, without providing any explanation.

The measure has generated uncertainty among customers and analysts. These are the brand's largest and most expensive cars, those that marked a before and after in its history, but which now seem to be losing prominence compared to the more recent Model 3 and Model Y, the firm's true sales engines.

For now, Tesla remains silent. There are no official statements or clarifications as to whether this is a temporary hiatus for renewal or a more prolonged withdrawal that could redefine the company's strategy in the European market.

A farewell with a history behind it

To understand the impact of this decision, we must look back. The Model S, an industry-changing electric sedan, and the Model X, its SUV variant with falcon-wing rear doors, were responsible for putting Tesla on the world map before its more affordable models arrived.

In 2021, both vehicles received a major update:

At the time, Tesla had already temporarily halted sales of the Model S and Model X in Europe, removing the older versions from the catalog while preparing to launch the refreshed ones.

That pause lasted much longer than expected: although the presentation took place at the beginning of 2021, European orders only resumed in August 2022, a period that It surprised even the brand's most loyal followers.

Possible reasons: from logistics to low demand

This new disappearance of the Model S and Model X has triggered multiple theories. Tesla has not offered statements, but the industry handles two possible causes:

Meanwhile, consumers only have access to units in stock. A sign that for some experts indicates that Tesla could be rethinking the future of these models in markets where their sales are limited.

Global sales in a challenging year

2025 is not being an easy year for Tesla. Global sales have fallen compared to historical records, and although the Model Y maintains its leadership as the best-selling electric car in the world, the company's larger models no longer generate the same interest.

Even in the United States, where production is closer to buyers, wait times exceed two months, a striking figure considering the low volume of orders.

The price of the Model S and Model X is also a relevant factor. In the United States, these vehicles cost over $90,000, an amount that limits their market compared to the more affordable electric vehicles that dominate the company's current strategy.

Tesla looks to the immediate future

The temporary withdrawal of these models in Europe could be linked to a global strategic adjustment. While the brand focuses its efforts on improving the performance of its Model 3 and Model Y, which account for the bulk of sales, premium models appear to be relegated to an exclusive niche of customers.

In this context, some analysts believe that Tesla could take advantage of this hiatus to evaluate the profitability of continuing to offer these vehicles in Europe, where environmental regulations, taxes, and growing competition from Chinese brands are transforming the market.

For now, the only certainty is that the Model S and Model X have disappeared from the European catalog with no clear return date. For those looking for a high-end Tesla, the only immediate option is the units in stock, which adds an air of temporary exclusivity to these vehicles.