Tesla brings Model S and Model X back to Europe with lighter chassis, new motors and longer WLTP range

Tesla quietly brought the Model S and Model X back to Europe—without fanfare but with a serious hardware upgrade. On paper the tweaks look modest: a touch more range and slight price cuts. Yet behind those numbers sits a deeper rework that boosts efficiency and extends the models’ life cycle.

Model S Long Range can now cover up to 744 km on the WLTP cycle while keeping a 3.2‑second sprint to 100 km/h and a starting price of 109,900 euros. The Plaid version reaches 611 km WLTP and remains astonishingly quick—2.1 seconds to 100 km/h. Model X also stretches its legs: up to 649 km on 20‑inch wheels and 600 km on 22‑inch wheels. Both nameplates now come with sharper pricing.

The most visible change is the Model X shedding 180 kg thanks to giant cast chassis elements. Gigapresses replace intricate multi‑part assemblies with large single‑piece sections, making the body lighter and stiffer.

There are other gains. Tesla swapped the rear permanent‑magnet motor for a new induction unit that is lighter and more efficient. Battery packs with higher energy density also appear, bringing consumption down to 18.3 kWh/100 km for the Model X Dual Motor and 19.3 kWh/100 km for the Plaid.

In sum, Tesla has refreshed its two most seasoned EVs without a full generational change—improving range, performance, and economy through careful engineering. The update feels less like a cosmetic tweak and more like a methodical rework aimed at squeezing more from every watt and every kilogram.