Tesla Model X ManufacturerTesla, Inc.Production2015–presentAssembly
- United States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory)
- Netherlands: Tilburg (all parts)[1][2]
Falcon-wing doors (rear)Related
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model Y
60D, 75D, 90D, 100D
259 hp (193 kW) front and rear
P90D, P100D
259 hp (193 kW) front, 503 hp (375 kW) rearTransmissionSingle-speed transaxle gearboxes
60D, 75D, 90D, 100D: 9.34:1 front, 9.34:1 rear
P90D, P100D: 9.34:1 front, 9.73:1 rear[5]Battery100 kWh lithium ion
Discontinued: 60, 75 and 90 kWh lithium ionElectric range75D 75 kWh (270 MJ)
238 mi (383 km) (EPA)[6]
90D 90 kWh (320 MJ)
257 mi (414 km) (EPA)[7]
P90D 90 kWh (320 MJ)
250 mi (400 km) (EPA)[7]
P100D 100 kWh (360 MJ)
305 mi (491 km)[8]
100D 100 kWh (360 MJ)
325 mi (523 km) (EPA)[8]Wheelbase116.7 in (2,965 mm)Length198.3 in (5,036 mm)Width78.7 in (1,999 mm)Height66.3 in (1,684 mm)Curb weight60D 5,072 lb (2,301 kg)
75D 5,140 lb (2,330 kg)
90D 5,271 lb (2,391 kg)[9]
P90D 5,381 lb (2,441 kg)
100D 5,421 lb (2,459 kg)
P100D 5,531 lb (2,509 kg)[10]
The Tesla Model X is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover produced by Tesla, Inc. since 2015. Developed from the full-sized sedan platform of the Tesla Model S, the vehicle is notable in that it uses falcon-wing doors for passenger access.
The Model X has an EPA size class as an SUV,[7] and shares around 30 percent of its content with the Model S, half of the originally planned 60 percent, and weighs about 10 percent more. Both the Model X and Model S are produced at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. The prototype was unveiled at Tesla's design studios in Hawthorne, California on February 9, 2012. [11] [12] First deliveries of the Model X began in September 2015. [13] After one full year on the market, in 2016, the Model X ranked seventh among the world's best-selling plug-in cars. [14]
As of April 12, 2021, the Model X is only available as the Long Range with an estimated EPA range of 360.4 miles (580.0 km) and the Plaid model with an estimated EPA range of 339.9 miles (547.0 km). [15] [16] Both come with Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system. [17] History[edit]
Initially, Tesla planned for deliveries to commence in early 2014.[ 18] However, in February 2013, the company announced that deliveries had been rescheduled to begin by late 2014 in order to achieve its production target of 20,000 Model S cars in 2013. [19] In November 2013, Tesla said it expected to begin Model X high volume production the second quarter of 2015. [20] In November 2014, Tesla again delayed and announced that Model X deliveries would begin in the third quarter of 2015. [21] Deliveries began on September 29, 2015. Among the reasons for delay were problems with the falcon-wing doors and cooling the motors when hauling trailers. [22]
In 2016, the company filed a lawsuit against Swiss hydraulics firm Hoerbiger Holding for not producing satisfactory falcon-wing doors for the Model X. Tesla claimed the doors suffered from oil leakage and overheating. Many believe this is one of the reasons for the delay of the Model X.[23] The lawsuit was settled in September 2016. [24]
On July 13, 2016, Tesla introduced its Model X 60D, which is slightly lower priced than the Model X's starting price. The Model X 60D has a 200 mi (320 km) range and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 6 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). [25] The battery capacity in the Model X 60D is 75 kWh but has been software restricted to 60 kWh. Post purchase, owners have the option to unlock the additional 15 kWh, bringing the 60D to 75D range specifications. [26] [27]
Global sales passed the 10,000 unit mark in August 2016, with most cars delivered in the United States. [28] In August 2016, Tesla introduced the P100D with Ludicrous Mode to be the new top Model X. The P100D has a 100 kWh battery, accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 2.9 seconds (0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.1 seconds) and 289 mi (465 km) of range. [29] In October 2016 Tesla discontinued the 60D version and made the "Smart Air Suspension" standard instead of coil springs, increasing the base price to $85,000. [30] [31] In June 2017, the 90D version was discontinued.
In August 2017, Tesla announced that HW2.5 included a secondary processor node to provide more computing power and additional wiring redundancy to slightly improve reliability; it also enabled dashcam and sentry mode capabilities. [32] [33] [34]
In March 2018 it was announced that Tesla upgraded the MCU to version 2. [35] MCU 2 improved the performance of the 17 inch center console screen.
Global cumulative sales since inception totaled 106,689 units through September 2018. [14] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42]
In January 2019, Tesla discontinued the 75D version, making the 100D the base version of the Model X. The base price of the Model X 100D is $97,000 as of Jan 2019. [43] In July 2019, Tesla added a Long Range model of the Model X with a 325-mile EPA range priced at $84,500. [44]
Tesla Model X concept in Tesla design studio in Hawthorne, California, February 9, 2012
Early prototype Tesla Model X steering wheel with main dashboard 12.3-inch (31 cm) digital display (left) and central 17-inch (43 cm) touchscreen control panel (right)
In an engineering refresh in May 2019, range was increased to 325 mi (523 km) and smart air suspension was added.[ 45]
In February 2020 Tesla increased the range of the Model X to 351 mi (565 km) of range.[ 46]
In October 2020 Tesla increased the range of the Long Range Plus to 371 mi (597 km), and the Performance increased to 341 mi (549 km).
Starting from 2020, modified Tesla Model X (with umbilical for the astronauts) were used to transport astronauts, especially for SpaceX Commercial Crew Program missions from NASA,[47] for examples:
- Crew Dragon Demo-2 - the two vehicles used had the NASA meatball logos on the driver and passenger doors, while the Worm logos were on the upper part of the rear window, and have special license plates, dubbed ISSBND for "ISS Bound". [48]
- SpaceX Crew-1 - the three vehicles used had same characteristics as Demo-2 except for the special license plates, dubbed L8RERTH for "see you later, Earth". [49]
- SpaceX Crew-2 - the three vehicles used had no NASA logos (both meatball and worm) and have special license plates, each of them dubbed "REDUCE", "REUSE", and "RECYCLE", since the mission was originally scheduled on Earth Day. [50]
- SpaceX Crew-3 - all three vehicles had the NASA worm logo on the doors painted in grey. The meatball logo was on the rear windshield. The license plates on all of them read "S3ND IT" for "SEND IT".
A series production vehicle was unveiled on September 29, 2015. It has a panoramic windshield. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it is the safest SUV in terms of frontal and side impact crash, being more than twice as safe as the next closest SUV in rollover tests as well. The Model X does come with Autopilot as standard, and has an optional full self-driving system. The Model X has standard a collision avoidance system that uses radar-based autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and side-directed ultrasound detection that steers the car away from threats. Tesla uses a wide-band radar system to help prevent the falcon wing doors from hitting nearby objects when opening or closing.
The Model X has double-hinged falcon wing doors which open upwards, allowing the leading edge of the door to remain tucked close to the body, unlike traditional gull-wing doors. Tesla claims the falcon-wing (modified gull-wing) doors ease access to the vehicle by having the door raise up vertically, rather than swinging out hinged at the front, which tremendously reduces accessibility. The Model X offers room for seven adults and their luggage in three rows of seating and front and rear trunks. [51]
As of mid 2021 it's the largest fully electric SUV in terms of exterior dimensions. Specifications[edit]
The Tesla Model S (left) and Model X (right) share the same platform and 30% of their parts
The Model X weighs about 8% more than the Model S and shares about 30% of its parts content – down from around 60% expected when development began. The cargo space is 87.8 ft³. [52]