TESLA 2022 Model X
The Tesla Model X, which will be released in 2022, is a perfect representation of the EV automakers' brand ethos. It delivers a unique-but-expensive option in the expanding EV-crossover sector, being quick, high-tech, and boasting a flamboyant gimmick in its Falcon-wing rear doors. The Model X comes standard with two electric motors producing 670 horsepower and all-wheel drive; a three-motor variant dubbed Plaid produces 1020 horsepower and is reported to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
According to Tesla, the mega-motor version will be available in late 2022. The Model X isn't as agile as the mechanically comparable Model S sedan, but considering its size and weight, it's surprisingly so. The cabin is a study in modernism, with a massive screen dominating the dashboard and giving touch-sensitive access to the Model X's most important features. A third row of seats can accommodate the entire family, and captain's chairs can be added to the second row.
The Plaid variant, with its three electric motors, is guaranteed to produce blistering acceleration, but it'll set you back a pretty penny. They'd save the money because its estimated driving range of 335 miles isn't as lengthy as the less expensive base model. The base Model X has a driving range of up to 351 miles and nevertheless feels incredibly speedy thanks to the electric motors' instantaneous power delivery.
All-wheel-drive functionality is standard on the Model X's base model, which has two electric motors—one at the front axle and one at the back axle. This system is quite quick, with Tesla claiming a 3.8-second zero-to-60-mph pace. The 1020-horsepower three-motor Plaid high-performance edition claims a 2.5-second zero-to-60-mph time, but they haven't validated this at our test track yet. The Model S Plaid, the Model X's sedan platform mate, managed a viscera-squeezing 2.1-second zero-to-60-mph performance when they tested it. The Model X's handling is fair, but its electric motors' rapid acceleration is the show-stopper.
Price: $91,190
