Tesla’s premium Model S and Model X may soon return to Europe. Newly updated European type approval filings spotted by X user @eivissacopter suggest the automaker has secured certification for refreshed 2026 model-year versions, at least for the Model S, pointing to a possible reintroduction in the region.
Just last month, Tesla pulled both vehicles from its European online configurator, leaving customers limited to buying from existing inventory. That sudden move raised speculation that Tesla might phase out its luxury sedan and SUV lineup in Europe. However, regulatory documents filed on July 18 indicate otherwise. Updates mentioned in the filings include changes to suspension components, the addition of a front fascia camera, revisions to statutory plates, VIN breakdowns, and even adjustments to maximum vehicle design speed.
Image: @eivissacopter on X
According to the filings, the Model S Long Range is now WLTP-rated for 744 km (462 miles) on 19-inch wheels, while the Model S Plaid climbs to 611 km (380 miles) on 21-inch wheels. Other changes include a slight 3 kg weight reduction and a 10 km/h drop in top speed, now capped at 240 km/h. One Plaid variant was also deleted, hinting at Tesla’s ongoing streamlining of its lineup.
The Model X, however, shows no sign of updates yet. That could mean Tesla is prioritizing the sedan for its European return, while the SUV’s future in the region remains uncertain.
In the U.S., Tesla launched the refreshed 2026 Model S and X back in June, adding new features and updates. Earlier this month, the company raised prices by $10,000 across all Model S/X variants in the U.S., with new orders now including the Luxe Package, which bundles premium perks like free FSD and Supercharging. Tesla also halted Model S and X orders in China earlier this year, though that move was largely due to escalating tariffs from the U.S.-China trade war.
If history is any indication, Europe may see the Model S and X back on sale sooner rather than later. After the 2021 refresh, the region went nearly two years without deliveries before the updated versions finally returned. This time, the wait could be shorter.
