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Tesla Model X
Tesla Model X at the 2015 CES
Overview
ProductionSeptember 2015
AssemblyTesla Factory in Fremont, California
DesignerFranz von Holzhausen[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size crossover utility vehicle
Body style5-door SUV; 6 or 7 seats
Powertrain
Electric motorDual Motor AWD

Standard 518 hp (259 front and rear)

Performance 762 hp (259 front, 503 rear)
TransmissionSingle-speed transaxle gearbox
Electric range90D; 90kW·h
257 mi (414 km) (EPA) 310 mi (500 km) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase120.5 in (3,061 mm)
Length197 in (5,004 mm)
Width82 in (2,083 mm)
Height64 in (1,626 mm)

The Tesla Model X is a luxury full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Tesla Motors. The prototype was unveiled at Tesla’s design studios in Los Angeles on February 9, 2012.[2] The Model X was developed from the full-size sedan platform of the Tesla Model S, and is being produced with it at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. First deliveries began in September 2015.[3]

History

Tesla Model X concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Initially Tesla planned for deliveries to commence in early 2014.[4] However, in February 2013, the company announced 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.[5] In November 2013, Tesla said it expected to begin Model X high volume production the second quarter of 2015.[6] In November 2014 Tesla again delayed and announced that Model X deliveries would begin in the third quarter of 2015.[7] Deliveries began third quarter 2015 on Sepember 29th. Among the reasons for delay are problems with the gullwing doors and cooling the motors when hauling trailers.[8]

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 first person (in each of 3 regions; Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific) to reach this 10 referral point would be given this model for free.[9][10]

Series production vehicle was unveiled on September 29 2015. It has a helicopter cockpit like panoramic windshield. According to Elon Musk, it is the safest SUV in terms of frontal and side impact crash. Standard radar based AEB and ultrasonic based Side Collision Avoidance to steer occupants away from a side collision. Tesla developed an ultrasonic sensor that can see through metal. Elon Musk claims that the car features the first true HEPA Filter in a car, with cabin air cleanliness comparable to that of a hospital operating room. When 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.[11]

Specifications

The Model X will weigh about 8% more than the Model S and share about 30% of its parts content – down from around 60% expected when development began. Tesla Motors expects to offer the Model X with a choice of two lithium-ion battery packs, rated at either 70 or 90 kW·h – the same choices available on the Model S[2] – and the highest performance version of the model P90D will be able to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, outperforming many sports cars and the fastest SUVs as well.[12][13] The Model X's all-wheel drive system will use two motors (one for the front and the other for the rear wheels), unlike conventional AWD systems which only have one source of power.[12] The Model X was planned to be available in rear-wheel drive, but the release of rear-wheel drive models was cancelled and models will only be available in all wheel drive. The standard AWD has 518 hp (259 hp front and rear), while the performance edition has 761 hp (259 hp front, 503 hp rear).[14]

The Model X features rear articulated (hinged) gull-wing doors marketed as falcon doors.[15] The doors open upward allowing the leading edge of the door to remain tucked close to the car. Tesla's website says the falcon-wing doors will make passenger egress easier. The Model X offers room for seven adults and their luggage in three rows of seating and two trunks, front and rear.[16]

The Model X will offer an optional towbar. The availability of this was confirmed by Tesla's European communication manager in 2013, when asked by Norwegian TV2.[17] Even many hybrid cars lack this option, or are weight-restricted compared to their fossil-fueled counterparts.

The Tesla Model X will feature a 250–257 mi (402–414 km) (P90D and standard 90D) EPA range. Which translates to approximately 310 mi (500 km) range on the european NEDC testing cycle.

Energy consumption

The following table shows the EPA's official ratings for fuel economy in miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) and EPA's 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.

2015 Tesla Model X fuel economy and operating costs
Model Model
year 		Combined MPGe City MPGe Highway MPGe Cost to drive
25 miles 		Annual
Fuel Cost(1)
(15,000 mi)
Tesla Model X AWD – 90D
(90 kWh)[18]		 2015 92
(34 kWh/100 mi)		 90 mpg-e
(37 kWh/100 mi)		 94
(32 kWh/100 mi)		 US$1.11 US$650
Tesla Model X AWD – P90D
(90 kWh)[19]		 2015 89
(38 kWh/100 mi)		 89
(38 kWh/100 mi)		 90
(38 kWh/100 mi)		 US$1.14 US$700
Notes: 1 Based on 45% highway and 55% city driving. Values rounded to the nearest US$50. Electricity cost of US$0.12/kWh,
as of 21 August 2015. 1 gal. gasoline = 33.7 kWh.
  • Front view of the Tesla Model X Design showcased at the opening of Tesla Motors' Palo Alto store.
    Front view of the Tesla Model X Design showcased at the opening of Tesla Motors' Palo Alto store.
  • Rear articulated (hinged) falcon-wing doors.
    Rear articulated (hinged) falcon-wing doors.
  • Back seats
    Back seats
  • Steering wheel and 17 in (43 cm) multi-touch panel.
    Steering wheel and 17 in (43 cm) multi-touch panel.
  • Back view of a Tesla Model X at the North American International Auto Show
    Back view of a Tesla Model X at the North American International Auto Show

Production and sales

Tesla started taking reservations for the Model X in February 2012 without announcing prices.[20] The standard Model X requires a US$5,000 deposit, while the no longer offered Signature model required a US$40,000 deposit.[16] More than 20,000 Model Xs have been reserved,[21] and the company confirmed in August 2015 that the first deliveries to customers will be be made in September 2015.[3] Retail deliveries of the Model X Signature series began on 29 September 2015. Pricing for the limited edition signature version of the Model X varies between US$132,000 and US$144,000.[22] Standard production versions of the Model X will cost $5000 more than a comparably equipped AWD Model S that start at $75,000 for the base Model 70D.[23]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2014 Tesla Model X - First Look". Road and Track. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  2. ^ a b Garrett, Jerry (2012-02-09). "Tesla Unveils Model X at Its Southern California Design Studios". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  3. ^ a b Tesla Motors (2015-08-05). "Tesla Motors – Second Quarter 2015 Shareholder Letter" (PDF). Tesla Motors. Retrieved 2015-08-05. Model X remains on track for start of deliveries in late Q3 2015. The first units will be delivered in September 2015
  4. ^ "Geneva show: Tesla Model X". Autocar. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
  5. ^ Ronald D. White (2013-03-08). "Tesla plans to repay loans early, delays Model X". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  6. ^ Young, Angelo (2013-11-06). "Tesla Model X Release Date: Superficial Production Next Year; Deliveries To Customers In Full Effect Later". International Business Times. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  7. ^ Sebastian Blanco (2014-11-05). "Tesla Model X delayed, again, but Musk says Model S demand remains high". Autoblog Green. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  8. ^ Voelcker, John (9 February 2015). "Why Tesla Model X Electric SUV Is Late: Range, Towing, 'Falcon Doors'". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 8 April 2015. Page 2
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Referral Program Different archive, from 26 August 2015 Tesla. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  11. ^ Elon Musk launches Tesla Model X (9.29.15). YouTube. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Model X". Tesla Motors. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  13. ^ "Tesla Model X Acceleration vs Competing SUVs (+ More Spy Pics)". Gas 2.
  14. ^ Template:Http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx
  15. ^ Tesla unveils gull-wing electric SUV: Model X. San Francisco Chronicle, May 7, 2013. The second-row doors "are like gull-wing doors, but we call them "falcon-wing" doors," Musk said at the unveiling.
  16. ^ a b Bradley Berman (2013-03-12). "Tesla Model X Production Won't Start Until Late 2014". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
  17. ^ "What Norwegians look for in an electric luxury SUV: Towbar & skibox". October 27, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  18. ^ U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy (2015-09). "2015 Tesla Model X AWD 90D (90 kW-hr battery pack)". Fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2015-09-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy (2015-09). "2015 Tesla Model X AWD P90D (90 kW-hr battery pack)". Fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2015-09-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ "Tesla Model X Reservations Hit 500 in 24 Hours - HybridCars.com". HybridCars.com.
  21. ^ Danny King. "Tesla Model X reservations 20,000 strong and counting". Autoblog.
  22. ^ "Tesla Signature series Model X to begin delivery September 29". Reuters. CNBC. 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
  23. ^ Template:Url=http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/09/29/teslas-first-suv-the-model-x-is-finally-hitting-the-road
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