Tesla is the most popular electric vehicle brand in the United States. This necessarily created the electric vehicle market as we know it.
Elon Musk’s startup has been established thanks to 4 styles: two SUVs and two sedans. The names of Tesla styles form the word “S3XY. “Let Musk bring the youngest humor possible. With the release of the Cybertruck, the “acronym” doesn’t work so well anymore, but we can still appreciate the long game that the childish joke has made.
The Model X is Tesla’s largest SUV and its second offering, judging by its entry price; the Cybertruck costs $2,000 more than the Model X.
The Model X costs $77,990. That’s before any options or destination payments of $1,390 that Tesla imposes on all of its vehicles, regardless of delivery destination.
There’s also a higher-performance SUV, the Model X Plaid, which costs $92,990. With all models factored in, Tesla’s price range generally spans $39,000 to $99,000, but the company adjusts its prices frequently, so you’ll need to check its website for the latest info. Since Tesla doesn’t use dealerships and instead sells direct to consumers, buyers don’t have to deal with any markups over MSRP. They also have almost no room to negotiate on the price, however.
Like most Teslas, the Model X delivers sporty performance, competitive range, and loads of technology you won’t find in more conventional cars. It comes with five seats, but you can pay extra for a third row with six- or seven-seat layouts.
The Model It has two engines and all-wheel drive. Tesla quotes a top speed of 155 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3. 8 seconds. That’s super fast for a giant family SUV.
But the Model X Plaid’s performance is otherworldly. Tesla says the tri-motor, all-wheel-drive beast produces a whopping 1,020 horsepower and hits 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds. Those are supercar numbers. Range comes in at a slightly diminished 326 miles as a result of the extra oomph.
The Model Uses sensors for cars parked on both sides and for the roofs of garages. All 4 doors open and close electronically and can be operated via the key fob or the Tesla app.
Tesla interiors are known for being minimalist but packed with all kinds of flashy technology. The Netflix Model and video games. This is also where you can enjoy Tesla’s “Easter eggs” such as Santa mode, unique horn sounds, and notorious flatulence sounds.
As with other Teslas, Autopilot, a complex form of cruise that accelerates, brakes and follows lanes, comes standard. Tesla’s Total Self-Driving System, a feature that attempts to drive the vehicle on all roads (not just highways), is available with a subscription that costs $99 per month.
The Tesla Model Y is the company’s smallest and least expensive SUV and has recently become the best-selling Tesla vehicle in the world.
It starts at $42,990 for a base style with all-wheel drive and an EPA estimated mileage of 279 miles. Choose the long Model Y for $44,990 and you’ll get 320 miles and faster performance.
When it first hit the market in 2015, the Model X had little in the way of competitors. Now well-heeled buyers can pick up big luxury SUVs like the BMW iX, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the Lyric from Kadillac, and the R1S from Rivian, a California startup. Soon, the all-electric Volvo EX90 will also be a competitor.
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