

Like the Model X, they’re SUV-shaped, but they’re also smaller than the Tesla – so, your choice will include the Audi E-Tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC, as well as the sportier Jaguar I-Pace and impressive BMW iX.

The Tesla Model X has few direct rivals, but 2019 saw a slew of new premium EVs go on sale. Tesla also pioneered advanced semi-autonomous driving aids, and although the best of the opposition is catching up fast, Tesla’s system should be praised for being easy to use and relatively natural in feel. To see them in action, check out our video above. Other Model X USPs include an enormous 17-inch central touchscreen and electrically activated Falcon Wing rear doors. And these qualities make it a rare proposition, years on from its launch. Built in California, the Model X emerged as the world’s first all-electric SUV, even if it looks about as much like a Sport Utility Vehicle as it does a large, ocean-dwelling mammal.īut like all Teslas, it achieves the seemingly contradictory goals of zero exhaust emissions and very high performance, with the additional benefits of seven-seat practicality, and a huge and adaptable passenger compartment. Launched way back in 2016, the Tesla Model X was a novel addition to the range and the brand’s first high-rise offering. Written by Keith Adams Published: 27 April 2020 Updated: 20 January 2023 Overview
