Tesla Model X

The Tesla Model X is a full-size all-electric crossover

SUV made by Tesla Motors that uses falcon wing doors
to access the second and third row seats. The prototype
was unveiled at Teslas design studios in Los Angeles on
February 9, 2012.[5] The Model X has an ocial EPA
rated 250257 mi (402414 km) range,[3] and the combined fuel economy equivalent and energy consumption
for the AWD P90D was rated at 89 mpg-e (23 kWh/100
km or 39 kWh/100 mi).[6]

age and overheating. Many believe this is one of the reasons for the delay of the Model X.[14]
On July 29, 2015, Tesla announced a referral program
though October 31, 2015 wherein owners of a Model S
who refer 10 new buyers gain the option to buy a Founder
Series Model X for the price of a base model. The rst
person (in each of three regions; Americas, Europe, AsiaPacic) to reach this 10 referral point would be given this
model for free.[15][16]

The Model X was developed from the full-size sedan platform of the Tesla Model S; both are being produced at the
Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. First deliveries of 2 Design
the Model X began in September 2015.[7] Since its introduction, about 2,700 units have been delivered by early
A series production vehicle was unveiled on September
April 2016.[8]
29, 2015. It has a panoramic windshield. According to
Tesla founder Elon Musk, it is the safest SUV in terms of
frontal and side impact crash, being more than twice as
1 History
safe as the next closest SUV in rollover tests as well. Standard radar-based AEB and ultrasonic-based side collision
avoidance system to steer occupants away from a side
collision. Tesla developed an ultrasonic sensor that can
see through metal to keep falcon wing doors from hitting
nearby objects when opening or closing. Musk claims the
car features the rst true HEPA lter in a car, with medical grade cabin air cleanliness comparable to that of a hospital operating room. When the car operates at maximum
capability (enabled with a Bioweapon Defense Mode
button), Tesla claims that no viruses, bacteria or spores
can be detected in the cabin.[17]
The Model X features double hinged falcon wing doors,
which open upwards allowing the leading edge of the door
to remain tucked close to the body, unlike traditional gullTesla Model X concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
wing doors. Tesla claims the falcon doors make access
easier. The Model X oers room for seven adults and
Initially Tesla planned for deliveries to commence in early their luggage in three rows of seating and front and rear
2014.[9] However, in February 2013, the company an- trunks.[18]
nounced 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.[10] In November 2013,
Tesla said it expected to begin Model X high volume 3 Specications
production the second quarter of 2015.[11] In November
2014, Tesla again delayed and announced that Model X The Model X weighs about 8% more than the Model S
deliveries would begin in the third quarter of 2015.[12] and shares about 30% of its parts content down from
Deliveries began on September 29, 2015. Among the around 60% expected when development began.
reasons for delay were problems with the falcon-wing The Model X has a choice of two lithium-ion battery
doors and cooling the motors when hauling trailers.[13]
packs, rated at either 75 or 90 kWh the same choices
In 2016, the company led a lawsuit against Hoerbiger available on the Model S[5] and the highest performance
for not producing satisfactory falcon-wing doors for the version of the model P90D goes from 0 to 60 mph (0 to
Model X. Tesla claimed the doors suered from oil leak- 97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds and the 1 4 mile (400 meters)
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PRODUCTION AND SALES

(500 km) range on the European NEDC testing cycle.[22]

The company planned to oer rear-wheel drive models,
but instead all models incorporate all wheel drive. The
standard AWD has 259 horsepower (193 kilowatts) on
both the front and rear motors, while the performance
edition has 259 hp (193 kW) front and 503 hp (375 kW)
rear.[23][24] With an optional towbar, the Model X has a
towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg).[25]

3.1 Energy consumption

The Tesla Model S (left) and Model X (right) share the same
platform and 30% of their parts

The following table shows the EPAs ocial ratings for

fuel economy in miles per gallon gasoline equivalent
(MPGe) and EPAs estimated out-of-pocket fuel costs for
the variants of the Model X rated as of 30 September
2015 and as displayed in the Monroney label.
Front view of the Tesla Model X Design showcased
at the opening of Tesla Motors Palo Alto store.
Rear articulated (hinged) falcon-wing doors.
Back seats
Steering wheel and 17 in (43 cm) multi-touch panel.
Back view of a Tesla Model X at the North American International Auto Show
Tesla Model X rear view at the 2015 Consumer
Electronics Show

The Model X features double hinged falcon doors

Prototype Model X at the 2015 CES

4 Production and sales

Prole of the Tesla Model X

in 11.6 seconds,[19] outperforming the fastest SUVs and

many sports cars.[20][21] The Model Xs all-wheel drive
system uses two motors (one for the front and the other
for the rear wheels), unlike conventional AWD systems
that have a single source of power.[20] The Tesla Model
X features an ocial EPA rated 250257 mi (402414
km) (P90D and standard 90D) range,[3] which accord- Elon Musk delivering one of the rst six Model X Founders Series
ing to valuewalk.com translates to approximately 310 mi models to Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson.

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Tesla started taking reservations for the Model X in
February 2012 without announcing prices.[27] The standard Model X required a US$5,000 deposit, while the
no longer oered Signature model required a US$40,000
deposit as of 2013.[18] More than 20,000 Model Xs had
been reserved by September 2014.[28] In August 2015,
user groups estimated around 30,000 Model X pre-orders
had been received, compared to 12,000 for the Model
S.[29]
The rst six Founders Series models were delivered at
a market launch event in the Fremont factory on 29
September 2015.[7] The rst Signature edition was delivered on 18 December 2015.[30] Pricing for the limited edition Signature version of the Model X varies between US$132,000 and US$144,000,[31] while the standard production version of the Model X will be priced
at US$5,000 more than a comparably equipped AWD
Model S that is priced at US$75,000 for the base Model
70D.[32]
Tesla delivered just 208 of the Model X to customers
in the fourth quarter of 2015, having produced 507.[33]
Model X sales totaled 2,400 units during the rst quarter of 2016. According to Tesla Motors, deliveries were
lower than expected because production was impacted by
severe Model X supplier parts shortages in the rst two
months of 2016.[34] Cumulative sales totaled 2,612 units
through March 2016.[7][33][34]

7 References
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Known issues

[13] Voelcker, John (2015-02-09). Why Tesla Model X Electric SUV Is Late: Range, Towing, 'Falcon Doors". Green
Car Reports. Retrieved 2015-04-08.

The car has issues with the windows and doors where
sometimes they will not open or will not latch when [14] Tesla sues Model X falcon wing door supplier. Autoclosed.[37]
Blog. 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2016-02-13.

See also

[15] Chris Ziegler (July 29, 2015). Want a free Tesla Model
X? Convince ten people to buy a Model S right now.
theverge.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.

Electric car use by country

[16] Referral Program Dierent archive, from 26 August 2015

Tesla. Retrieved 13 September 2015.

Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles

[17] Elon Musk launches Tesla Model X (9.29.15). YouTube.

29 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.

List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles

List of production battery electric vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicle

[18] Bradley Berman (2013-03-12). Tesla Model X Production Wont Start Until Late 2014. The New York Times.
Retrieved 2013-03-12.
[19] Tesla Model X vs Model S P90D Ludicrous - DragTimes
2016-02-14

[20] Model X. Tesla Motors. Retrieved 23 August 2012.

[21] Tesla Model X Acceleration vs Competing SUVs (+
More Spy Pics)". Gas 2.
[22] Morris, Christopher (2015-10-04). Tesla Model X vs.
Tesla Model S: Whats The Dierence?". valuewalk.com.
Retrieved 2015-10-10.
[23] Model X - Tesla Motors. www.teslamotors.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
[24] Zachary Shahan (2015-09-23). JB Straubel Answers
(Trolls?) Tesla Horsepower Critics. Clean Technica.
[25] Woodyard, Chris (2015-09-30). First drive: Tesla Model
X is an awesome way to spend $132,000. usatoday.com.
USA Today. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
[26] U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy (September 2015). 2016 Tesla Model
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[27] Tesla Model X Reservations Hit 500 in 24 Hours. HybridCars.com.
[28] Danny King. Tesla Model X reservations 20,000 strong
and counting. Autoblog.
[29] Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Model X Pre-Orders Cross
30,000 Units. businessnancenews.com. The table
formed by TMC reveals that the electric vehicle (EV)
company has received 30,027 Model X reservations
worldwide. -- The sedan was able to receive only 12,000
pre-orders ahead of its launch.
[30] Signature #1 delivered today. Tesla Motors Club. 201512-18. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
[31] Tesla Signature series Model X to begin delivery September 29. Reuters (CNBC). 2015-09-03. Retrieved 201509-04.
[32] Teslas long-delayed Model X SUV hits the road as sales
of luxury SUVs are booming. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
[33] Tesla barely hits Q4 goal amid cautious start for Model
X, Market Watch, 3 January 2016, accessed 13 January
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[34] Tesla Delivers 14,820 Vehicles in Q1 2016; On Track
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[37] Tesla Model X owners nding car doors wont shut, windows wont close | TechCrunch

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