Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid
- 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid
- 2021 Tesla Model X Performance
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid | 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid | 2021 Tesla Model X Performance | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Model X Performance |
| Trim | Plaid | Plaid | Performance |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2023 (MY23) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 119,990 (USA, Jan 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Frost Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray | Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 199.1 in 5057 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm | 198.9 in 5052 mm |
| Width | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 66.1 in 1680 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in 2965 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 43.5 in 1104 mm | 43.5 in 1104 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | 5.7 in 146 mm | 5.7 in 146 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Maximum clearance | 8.1 in 206 mm | 8.1 in 206 mm | 9.0 in 228 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 41.0 in 1042 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 60.7 in 1543 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1446 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.7 in 1414 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 58.9 in 1496 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm | 58.5 in 1486 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in 983 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Total volume | 2593.0 l 91.57 ft3 2.59 m3 | 2593.0 l 91.57 ft3 2.59 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2410.0 l 85.11 ft3 2.41 m3 | 2410.0 l 85.11 ft3 2.41 m3 | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5441.01 lb 2468 kg | 5441.01 lb 2468 kg | 5740.84 lb 2604 kg |
| Payload | 1283.09 lb 582 kg | 1283.09 lb 582 kg | 1137.59 lb 516 kg |
| GVWR | 6724.1 lb 3050 kg | 6724.1 lb 3050 kg | 6878.42 lb 3120 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3999.19 lb 1814 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V |
| Power | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6150 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Ludicrous |
| Additional information | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Optional Ludicrous Mode |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 990 Nm 101.0 kgm 730.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 162.8 mph 262.0 km/h | 162.8 mph 262.0 km/h | 162.8 mph 262.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.80 s | 2.80 s | 2.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.50 s | 2.50 s | 2.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km EPA, CMB: 326.0 mi / 524.6 km | EPA, CMB: 311.0 mi / 500.5 km EPA, CMB: 333.0 mi / 535.9 km | EPA, CMB: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km EPA, CMB: 341.0 mi / 548.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CTY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 37 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 90 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CTY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 37 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 91 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 97 MPGe EPA, HWY: 83 MPGe EPA, HWY: 95 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.56 | 7.56 | 9.7 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 7.56 | 7.56 | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 15.6 in 395 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 99 kWh | 99 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCA | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 7920 | 7920 | 8256 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 407 V | 407 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | 243 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS | NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | - | DC 150 kW, 0:40-0:50 DC 72 kW, 1:07-1:24 AC 17.28 kW, 5:47-8:41 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) Tri-zone air conditioning (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Round steering wheel (O) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo - Tiltable 17-inch display - Increased third-row space - New rear diffuser - Minor front facelift for improved high-speed stability | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid | 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid | 2021 Tesla Model X Performance |