Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is unique for more than its all-electric powertrain. Straddling the line between an SUV and a minivan, the Model X has room for five to seven people, depending on the chosen seating arrangement. It also boasts incredibly strong acceleration. Range-topping models like the 1,020-horsepower Plaid trim can leave many Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini supercars far behind in acceleration contests. And let's not forget Tesla's extensive network of Supercharger stations, which takes away much of the dreaded range anxiety EV drivers battle during longer voyages.
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First generation Tesla Model X
The Model X was Tesla’s first SUV when it arrived for the 2016 model year. Other than being all-electric, some of the more memorable features (or quirks, depending on your point of view) include its panoramic windshield, upward-swinging rear falcon-wing doors, and a giant touchscreen that dominates the otherwise empty dashboard. This 17-inch display is impressive in terms of size and clarity. Less appealing is the fact that Tesla continues to keep its system incompatible with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, or Amazon Alexa. For a car company forged in Silicon Valley and claiming advanced technology, this remains a perplexing oversight.
There is also no getting around the fact that a new Model X is a pricey proposition in the EV realm. The entry-level 2025 model year starts in excess of $80,000 (when new), and it will easily exceed $100,000 when fully outfitted in tire-scorching Plaid trim. And while there is technically room for up to seven people, the available third-row seating is strictly meant for small children. Squeezing adults back there is a no-go proposition.
Model highlights
All-electric drivetrain
Up to 329 miles of range
Standard all-wheel drive
0-60 mph acceleration in less than 3.0 seconds (Plaid trim)
Panoramic windshield
Upward-swinging rear doors
17-inch touchscreen
Available third-row seating
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2016 - present
2025 Tesla Model X
2024 Tesla Model X
Highlights
Upgraded windshield to let more light into the interior
Upgraded brake pads for Plaid trim
Addition of Ultra Red exterior color
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2023 Tesla Model X
Highlights
Round steering wheel became a no-cost option versus the standard yoke-style model
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2022 Tesla Model X
Highlights
Long Range variant now known simply as the Model X
Power-swiveling capability for center touchscreen
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2021 Tesla Model X
Highlights
Updated interior design
New dashboard, steering wheel, and infotainment display
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2020 Tesla Model X
2019 Tesla Model X
Highlights
Simplified trim lineup
Updated Autopilot active driving-assist feature
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2018 Tesla Model X
2017 Tesla Model X
2016 Tesla Model X
Highlights
All-new entry to the Tesla lineup
Joined the Model S sedan as the brand’s second model
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Nick Kurczewski has been writing about cars for more than 20 years, and his enthusiasm for journalism has led him to cover auto-related stories around the world. From blasting down the German autobahn to covering every major auto show, his stories have appeared in the New York Times, Car and Driver, U.S. News & World Report, Kelley Blue Book, Cars.com and the New York Daily News, where he served as head editor. Having once aspired to be a Formula One racer, Nick discovered sharing his passion for cars as a journalist is just as thrilling as dreaming of pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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