The Tesla Model X (SUV): The Complete Electric Car Buying Guide For India

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The Tesla Model X Electric SUV

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Tesla Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors Inc.) was founded by American engineers, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. They named the Palo Alto based company, Tesla, as a tribute to the engineer Nikola Tesla.  In fact, Elon Musk (Co-Founder, Tesla) become involved with the company post the founding of Tesla Motors. He was the lead  investor in the 2004  Series A investment round.

Tesla has the following battery-electric vehicle (BEV) models either in production or in development. In 2020, the EV company surpassed a production volume of 1 million plug-in electric cars.

• All-electric Tesla Model S (BEV)
• All-electric Tesla Model 3 (BEV)
• All-electric Tesla Model X  (BEV)
• All-electric Tesla Model Y (BEV)
• All-electric Tesla Roadster (BEV)
• All-electric Tesla Cybertruck (BEV)

The Model X prototype was unveiled in 2012. The all-electric family SUV with its Falcon wing doors has certainly contributed to Tesla’s cache. The Model X was designed from the Model S platform and still retains much in common with the Model S. The Model X deliveries commenced in late 2015. 

Like other Tesla electric cars, the Model X has also claimed its fair share of awards. In 2017, Forbes named the zero-tailpipe emission SUV the ‘Best Vehicle of the Year’.  In the same year the Model X was also awarded the ‘Top Green Vehicle’ by the American Automobile Association.

The Model X SUV also holds the unique distinction of achieving a Guinness World Record for the ‘heaviest tow by an electric production passenger vehicle’. In 2018, the zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) towed a Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

The Tesla Model X electric SUV is available in two variants: the entry-level Tesla Model X and the Model X Plaid. The entry-level is a dual motor all-wheel drive (AWD), while the Plaid is a Tri motor all-wheel drive (AWD).

In terms of pure electric range, neither of the variants disappoint. The entry-level variant has a claimed zero-emission electric range up to 580 km (WLTP), while the Plaid has a range up to 528 km (WLTP).

Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the range for the Model X is impressive. For the entry level, expect a real-world electric range closer to 495 km. For the Plaid, a pure electric range up to 450 km is more realistic. For those new to electric driving, a number of factors impact the EV range. Some of these include: road conditions, speed, weather, payload, passenger load, tyre size, driving profile and more!

Tesla owners benefit from the Tesla Supercharger network. In fact, Tesla owns and operates the largest fast charging network globally (35,000+ globally). Tesla claims that Superchargers can add up to 277 km of electric range in just 15 minutes. The Superchargers offers a maximum DC charging rate up to 250 kW. For single-phase (7.4 kW) EV charging at home, the EV will take up to 15 hours to fully charge.

We at e-zoomed encourage using a dedicated single-phase residential EV charger like myenergi zappi for charging at home. Though electric cars can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car.

In terms of performance, the entry-level dual motor all-wheel drive Model X can achieve 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed up to 250 km/h. The Tri motor all-wheel drive Tesla Model X Plaid can achieve 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, with a top speed up to 262 km/h. Really impressive performance given the additional weight of the onboard EV battery. Of course, the Tesla electric car also benefits from instant torque.

The interior of the electric car is designed for minimalism and space. The EV includes a 17 inch touchscreen display and a number of advanced features, either available as standard or an additional option. Some of these include: all-glass roof, 360 degrees rear, side and forward-facing cameras, Tesla Vision (detects nearby cars, helps prevent potential collisions and assists with parking), Tesla Autopilot, summon, smart summon, auto park, auto lane change and more.

The EV is practical and offers up to 7 seats. The boot size is up to 2,180 L with the rear seats folded. The electric car also has a ‘frunk’ under the bonnet (187 L). Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet!

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PROS	CONS
Excellent EV range and access to Supercharger network	Expensive. Cheaper pure electric alternatives available
Powerful and fast electric performance	Build quality issues
Excellent interior space and easy access to rear seats	Full Self-Driving option not cheap

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The All-Electric Tesla Model X SUV (credit:Tesla)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV
Engine:	Electric
Available In India:	No

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Trims (1 Option)
Tesla Model X (Rs N/A)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 95 kWh
Charging:	Up to 250 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 16.5 kW AC (3-Phase)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 190,000 km

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1684
Width (mm):	1999
Length (mm):	5036
Wheelbase (mm):	2965
Turning Circle (m):	12.44
Boot Space (L):	2,180 (rear-seats down)

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Tesla Model X
EV Battery Capacity:	95 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	580 km
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km):	N/A
Charging:	Up to 250 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 16.5 kW AC (3-Phase)
Top Speed:	250 km/h
0-100 km/h:	3.8 seconds
Drive:	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	500
Max Power (hp):	670
Torque (Nm):	N/A
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	Up to 7
Doors:	5
Weight (kg):	2,352
Colours:	5
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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Tesla Model X Plaid
EV Battery Capacity:	95 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	528 km
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km):	N/A
Charging:	Up to 250 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 16.5 kW AC (3-Phase)
Top Speed:	262 km/h
0-100 km/h:	2.5 seconds
Drive:	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	760
Max Power (hp):	1,020
Torque (Nm):	N/A
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	7
Doors:	5
Weight (kg):	2,250
Colours:	5
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): An Introduction

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V2G is an innovative bidirectional technology that allows the onboard EV battery to be charged and discharged i.e. electrical energy to be exported/ discharged from the onboard EV battery to the grid via a V2G compatible EV charger. It also allows for vital informational flow (data) to the grid. In effect, the V2G technology allows an EV battery to be used as a grid-connected energy storage unit.

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Benefits: V2G
Lower energy costs:	V2G can lower utility costs to include, lowering wholesale and retail energy costs
Improving the grid’s response ability:	V2G can improve the stability of the intra-day supply and demand needs, improving the grids ability to meet the needs of peak demand
Improving power quality:	V2G can improve power quality by controlling voltage and power factors
Increase resilience:	V2G can improve the resilience of the grid and electricity network in significantly adverse conditions
Increase use of renewable energy:	V2G enables an increase in the contribution of renewable energy to the national energy generation mix. The higher the contribution of RE, the greener the power supplied
Reduce cost of EV ownership:	V2G can reduce the cost of EV ownership by enabling EV owners to earn from exporting energy to the grid
Improves national energy security:	V2G can improve the national energy security of a country by reducing dependence on imported energy
Improve environmental impact:	V2G can improve the environmental impact of energy usage and transportation by reducing the dependence on fossil fuels

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