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Tesla Model X Plaid Refresh

Headline trim: Plaid tri-motor — 1,020 bhp, 0-60 in 2.5s.

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Verdict
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BHP
1020 bhp
0–60
2.5 s
Top speed
163 mph
MPG
0 mpg (US)
Used
$95,000-$152,000

Strengths

  • Plaid acceleration is hypercar-fast
  • Yoke now optional
  • Cabin redesigned — proper step on
  • Falcon-wing doors retained

Weaknesses

  • Yoke divisive
  • Falcon doors still jam
  • Plaid drive-unit cooler leaks
  • UK Plaid only launched late

Notable tech

  • Tesla 2nd-gen platform (refreshed)
  • 100 kWh battery (NCA)
  • Long Range AWD or Plaid AWD (tri-motor)
  • Yoke wheel standard 2021–2023, optional from 2023
  • Cabin redesigned — landscape touchscreen
  • Rear-passenger 8-inch screen
  • Six- or seven-seat layouts
  • Falcon-wing doors retained

Common issues

  • Yoke
  • Falcon doors
  • Cabin trim creaks
  • Plaid drive-unit oil-cooler

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Plaid Refresh's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Long Range AWD
BHP670
Torque870 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top155 mph
Range348 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT
Plaid AWD (tri-motor)
BHP1020
Torque1,420 Nm
0–602.5 s
Top163 mph
Range333 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox2AT