{"id":3645,"date":"2025-03-13T11:26:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/?p=3645"},"modified":"2025-03-13T11:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:26:47","slug":"nuove-model-x-model-s-attese-per-la-fine-del-2025-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/nuove-model-x-model-s-attese-per-la-fine-del-2025-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla pauses Model S and Model X orders in Japan: was a refresh on the way?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tesla Japan announced on X that it would stop accepting new Model S and Model X orders after 31 March 2025. The decision followed similar changes elsewhere, including a reported suspension of sales in the Middle East. This article examines the announcement and expectations as they stood at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tesla had previously stopped taking orders for these models in the UK and Australia after withdrawing their right-hand-drive versions. Those markets had once received RHD cars, but Tesla\u2019s move away from that configuration reduced the options available to local buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was a refresh approaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comments from Tesla engineering vice-president Lars Moravy indicated that the company was working on updates to Model S and Model X. A refresh was therefore one possible explanation discussed for the Japanese order deadline. It was not, by itself, confirmation that a particular production change caused the suspension or that Japanese sales would resume on a specified date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike Model 3 and Model Y, which were built at multiple plants, Model S and Model X were produced at Fremont and shipped to their destinations. Updating a model can require manufacturing changes, potentially affecting production or deliveries during a transition. At publication, that remained a possible scenario rather than a confirmed explanation for the Japanese decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Nuova Tesla Model S e Model X\" class=\"wp-image-3647\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steer-by-wire and a 48-volt architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the possibilities attracting interest was steer-by-wire. By replacing a conventional mechanical steering connection with an electronically controlled system, such a design could offer packaging and manufacturing flexibility, including for left- and right-hand-drive layouts. That did not establish that Tesla planned to bring back RHD versions of these cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybertruck combined steer-by-wire with a 48-volt low-voltage electrical architecture, prompting speculation about whether the flagship cars might adopt similar technology. Those systems should not be conflated: steer-by-wire does not universally require a 48-volt architecture. Safety redundancy and feedback are engineering requirements for a particular implementation, not evidence that an unannounced Model S or Model X upgrade was confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other improvements on the wish list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A refresh also offered room to discuss features that could make Model S and Model X feel more luxurious and better aligned with their premium positioning. The following were suggestions and customer wishes, not an announced equipment list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A powered front boot, allowing the frunk to open and close electrically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rear-wheel steering to help low-speed manoeuvrability and high-speed stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massage seats for additional comfort on long journeys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A digital rear-view mirror to offer an alternative view behind the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A front-bumper camera to assist with parking and tight manoeuvres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customisable ambient lighting in the cabin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A head-up display to place selected information closer to the driver\u2019s line of sight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgraded interior materials, following the emphasis on cabin improvements seen in other refreshed Tesla models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea behind this wish list was to bring the flagship cars closer to premium buyers\u2019 expectations. Whether any of those features would appear depended on Tesla\u2019s actual product decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Nuova Tesla Model S e Model X\" class=\"wp-image-3648\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What timing was being discussed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At publication in March 2025, the order suspension fuelled speculation about a refresh before the end of that year. One possible sequence discussed was selling the existing stock, prioritising North America and later resuming wider distribution with updated cars. Tesla had not confirmed that timetable through the Japanese order announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The article also considered whether other regions might see similar pauses during a transition. Tesla\u2019s plans for a more affordable vehicle in the second quarter of 2025 were another potential demand on development and manufacturing resources. These were expectations from that period, not a current delivery forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which of those possible upgrades would you have most wanted to see? Share your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viewer-5d2qs1529\">\ud83d\udcb6 REFERRAL PROGRAM \ud83d\ude98<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viewer-ipsth1016\">The referral offer described at publication: \u20ac500 off a new Tesla. This is a historical offer, subject to the terms applicable at the time.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-nh6ps1021\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the referral link and complete the normal vehicle-ordering process. If the link does not open, copy it into your browser. Eligibility and benefits depend on the terms available when ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.Teslhub.com\/Sconto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.Teslhub.com\/Sconto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc4f Under the offer described at publication, eligible orders could receive \u20ac500 off a new Tesla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original instructions also directed readers to the link in our profile under \u201cBuy a Tesla \u2013 \u20ac500 off\u201d and to \u201cBuy a Tesla\u201d in the website menu. The wording and offer may have changed since publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf10 STAY UP TO DATE \ud83d\udce2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-rt1g63713\">Follow these channels to keep up with the latest news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-tkweb5791\">Join <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/TeslHubChat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teslhub Members<\/a>, our Telegram community, to chat, ask questions and share Tesla experiences with us and other members. You can also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaJSGcjE50UruhIaxc1S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-e4l051952\">We look forward to seeing you in the next article or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/link.me\/teslhub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-fn5gj33279\">See you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viewer-fi8kz453\">Giorgio Rebecchi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-qi7l4119892\">Editor<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The March 2025 order deadline in Japan and the refresh speculation surrounding Tesla\u2019s flagship models at the time.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72,73,75],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-veicoli-tesla","category-model-s","category-model-x"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3645","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3645"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3654,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3645\/revisions\/3654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teslhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}