The Model X, released in 2016, was Tesla's first crossover SUV. It is built on the Model S platform, but is larger and heavier than its predecessor. It stands apart with iconic falcon doors, which are reminiscent of the DeLorean's "gull wings" from Back to the Future. The doors are the most notable feature of the car's exterior but have also been a source of unending headaches for owners and Tesla engineers due to their pneumatics and double-hinged operation. The Model X is appointed with luxury finishes, as well as the distinction of being the first all-electric SUV. Almost all used Model X's get at least 200 miles per charge, except for some very early models with small batteries.
There have been no major redesigns to the Model X since its initial production, but interior updates are slated for 2022 with the release of the redesigned Model S. Tesla does offer over-the-air software upgrades for all their cars.
The Model X is available with an optional towbar with capacity of up to 5000 lb and can come bundled with full self-driving capability.
The Model X has been available in ten different trim levels since its release. The later-year Performance trim is available with different wheel sizes which affect efficiency and range. All Model X trims come with dual motor all-wheel drive and select, older 90 and 100 kWh battery configurations are available as "performance" models, denoted by a "P" in the trim name. These performance trims add power but reduce range and efficiency.
The table below represents the trims in the Recurrent community.
The Tesla Model X is a battery electric vehicle, or BEV. This means that it runs exclusively on electricity, which is provided by a high voltage lithium ion battery. It has zero tailpipe emissions.
The Tesla Model X has a lithium ion battery with nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) chemistry. Some other models of Tesla are moving to a cheaper LFP chemistry.
All lithium ion batteries slowly lose power and capacity with age because of a thing called battery degradation. There are a number of things EV owners can do to slow the process but it is a longer discussion that we have covered in a research article on battery degradation.
The trim of the Model X determines its battery size: a 60D has a 60 kWh battery, a 90D has a 90 kWh battery, and so forth. Later year models, "named" trims all have 100 kWh batteries (such as Long Range, Long Range Plus, and Performance).
The average EV battery hovers around 70 kWh so most Model X's have batteries that would be considered large. Given their size and performance, the extra energy is needed.
The Model X battery warranty guarantees against degradation past 70% of battery capacity for 8 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty is also transferable to new owners.
Curious how long EV batteries last? Read more here!
This page shares Tesla Model X data collected from over 300 cars across the United States. Each of the 2 million miles driven helps to draw a picture of the Model X experience. We polled our community of drivers to find out what they love and what they could leave with their vehicles.
Most liked features:
"[I'm] grandfathered into free supercharging. Incredible storage for the size of the car. Best car when you have small kids in car seats. Tech layer is the perfect blend of simplicity, form, and function."
"Software updates and continued expansion of capacities."
"AP1 and auto lane change increase safety immeasurably. Summon allows me to park in my garage without scrapping the sides. (Clearance is about 6 inches in either side.) Trip mapping effectiveness by showing distance and time of charge at each Supercharger are reliable and easier to use now than they were 7 years ago. Now you set the destination and the mapping figures everything out. Before we had to calculate distances between Superchargers and keep our fingers crossed that we were right!"
Room to improve:
" wish I picked a longer range - the listed range is not accurate if you have the AC or heat on - often it's half.
"Many minor bugs - HVAC system, windows, suspension creaking noise, LTE connectivity going offline, etc."
"It's pretty buggy; software issues, doors, infotainment screen...it's always something. I've never had to take a car to a service center more than this one."
The Green Score for the Model X is great, since as an all-electric car, it has the lowest tailpipe emissions. Buying a used Tesla is another great way to lower your environmental impact - every used car purchased means one fewer new car that needs to be produced and shipped. Finally, you can really up your green game by powering your EV with renewable energy for the ultimate clean machine.
The average used price for a Model X is around $83,600 - not an inexpensive vehicle. The average price for 2016 or 2017 Model X's is still $73K, and the average prices rises by around $10,000 per model year after that. Like all used cars, and especially used Teslas, the used price of a Model X has risen substantially in 2021 - based on our Marketcheck data, the Model X has seen an average increase of at least $10K from April to December.
The Model X has a cost per range mile between $291 - $425 across all used model years and all trim levels, meaning that even at its cheapest, it is an expensive car. The large spread in the cost per range mile is due to the wide range of prices in Model X across trim levels and years. It is easy to get a Model X with many amenities and a lot of power but not much more range than a lower trim level.
You can estimate your annual charging costs to be between $413 - $1,323 for 2017 Model X 90D.
