Tesla Model X
| Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|
 Tesla Model X concept | |
| Overview | |
| Production | Late 2014 (planned) |
| Assembly | Tesla Factory in Fremont, California |
| Designer | Franz Von Holzhausen[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size crossover utility vehicle |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | Single-speed transaxle gearbox |
| Electric range |
85kW·h 210 mi (340 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in (2,959 mm) |
The Tesla Model X is a full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV) in development by Tesla Motors. The prototype was unveiled at Tesla’s design studios in Los Angeles on February 9, 2012.[2] Production is scheduled to begin by late 2014[3][4] with limited retail customer deliveries, and high volume production is planned for the second quarter of 2015.[5]
The Model X is being developed from the full-size sedan platform of the Tesla Model S, and will be produced with it at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California.
History
Initially Tesla planned for production to start by the end of 2013 and for deliveries to commence in 2014.[6] However, in February 2013, the company announced that production had been rescheduled to begin by late 2014 in order to focus "on a commitment to bring profitability to the company in 2013" and to achieve their production target of 20,000 Model S cars in 2013.[3][7][4] As of March 2013, Tesla's production target for the Model X is between 10,000 to 15,000 cars a year.[4]
In November 2013, Tesla confirmed the company expects to deliver the Model X in small numbers by end of 2014, with high volume production planned for the second quarter of 2015.[5]
Specifications
The Model X will weigh about 10% more than the Model S and will share about 60% of its parts content. Tesla Motors expects to offer the Model X with a choice of two lithium-ion battery packs, rated at either 60 or 85 kW·h(the same choices available on the Model S),[2] and expects the performance model to be able to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in about 4.4 seconds, outperforming many sports cars and the fastest CUVs as well.[8] The Model X is available in all-wheel drive (AWD) versions. The AWD versions of the Model X 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.[8] The Model X was planned to be available in rear-wheel drive, but the release of rear-wheel drive models was cancelled and models are only available in four-wheel drive.
The Model X has falcon-wing doors (a hinged version of gull-wing doors)[9] for rear passengers which open upward allowing the leading edge of the door to remain tucked closely to the car. The website also mentioned that the falcon-wing doors will make passenger egress easier. The Model X offers room for seven adults in three rows of seats and their luggage. For this purpose, the Model X has two trunks: the standard rear trunk and an additional front trunk (frunk) under the front hood where internal combustion engines are usually found.[4]
Production and sales
Prices for the Model X have not been announced but Tesla is taking reservations. The standard Model X requires a US$5,000 deposit, and the Signature model requires a US$40,000 deposit. [4]
See also
- Electric car use by country
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- List of production battery electric vehicles
- Plug-in electric vehicle
References
- ↑ "2014 Tesla Model X - First Look". Road and Track. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Garrett, Jerry (2012-02-09). "Tesla Unveils Model X at Its Southern California Design Studios". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ronald D. White (2013-03-08). "Tesla plans to repay loans early, delays Model X". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Bradley Berman (2013-03-12). "Tesla Model X Production Won’t Start Until Late 2014". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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.
- ↑ "Geneva show: Tesla Model X". Autocar. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
- ↑ Jay Cole (2013-03-09). "Tesla Delays Model X Production To “Late” 2014". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Model X". Tesla Motors. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ 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.
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