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Tesla Halts Model S and X Orders in Australia

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has stopped accepting orders for the Model S and Model X in Australia, as revealed by an update on their Australian website. Customers can now only sign up for updates regarding the flagship vehicles but need help to place orders.

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Pre-Order and Design Studio Replaced with Updates Button

The $400 refundable pre-order option and the Design Studio feature have been removed. In their place, customers can now click a "Get Updates" button, which adds them to a mailing list.

Model S and X Availability in Other Right-Hand-Drive Markets

Australian media outlet "The Drive" reported that Tesla's Model S and Model X vehicles remain available in other Right-Hand-Drive markets.

Tesla's Regional Mix Strategy for Model S/X Vehicles

Tesla's recent press release announced nearly 423,000 vehicle deliveries in Q1, mentioning a transition to a more balanced regional mix for Model S/X vehicles, including those in transit to EMEA and APAC regions.

Uncertainty Over Model S and X's Future in Australian Market

It is still being determined if Tesla intends to completely remove Model S and Model X from the Australian market. Customers in Australia have yet to be informed about any potential refunds for existing orders, suggesting a possible backlog of vehicles.

Model S and X Production at Fremont Plant

Tesla manufactures the Model S and Model X exclusively at their Fremont plant in Northern California. These low-volume cars contribute to less than 5% of the company's total quarterly volume on average.

TSLA Shares Rise by 3.85% in Thursday Trading

Tesla's shares (TSLA) experienced a 3.85% increase near Thursday's end-of-day trading.

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