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Tesla Model X

Falcon-wing EV SUV. Plaid runs hypercar numbers.

Verdict
A
BHP
1020 bhp
0–60
2.5 s
Top speed
163 mph
MPG
102 mpg
New
$80,000-$110,000

Strengths

  • Plaid is genuinely the fastest SUV in the world
  • Supercharger network is class-leading
  • Three-row practicality with EV efficiency

Weaknesses

  • Pricing has crept above $100k on Plaid
  • Cabin material quality trails German rivals
  • Falcon-wing doors are reliability watch

Notable tech

  • Tesla in-house platform
  • 100 kWh battery
  • 250kW Supercharger DC charging
  • Falcon-wing rear doors
  • Tri-motor Plaid is the halo
  • Three-row layout standard

Common issues

  • Falcon-wing door motor and sensor failures
  • High-voltage battery contactor failures
  • Some early build quality issues

Used-market budget

$58,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.