It's scary to think how much clout Tesla has garnered in such a short period of time.
The Silicon Valley automaker certainly added to its dynamic lineup Tuesday night, unleashing the Model X, the world's first electric luxury SUV, to a grand reception. As great of a car as Tesla's Model S P85D sedan is, the Model X touts a more futuristic look, only adding to carmaker's growing fleet.
It's hard not to be taken aback with the $130,000 Model X, which boasts features like the ability to run 257 miles on a single charge, being able to comfortably seat seven passengers, its ludicrous speed-mode upgrade option and its "falcon" doors that are named because they swoop up just like the bird's wings do.
The Model X hits 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds flat and despite being a luxury SUV, comes equipped with Class 3 towing capacity, which allows it to haul 5,000 pounds. A true beast on wheels. The Model X will face competition from the likes of Bentley and Audi, as each has promised new electric luxury SUVs, but Tesla could always say it was first.
Combine this with the existing Model S and upcoming $35,000 Model III economy vehicle—slated to roll out in 2017—and Tesla is building quite the lineup.
Model S P85D sedan
In comparison with the Model X 90D, which starts at $132,000, a ludicrous mode-upgraded Model S comes equipped with a price tag of $142,000 with the ability to cover 250 miles on a single charge. Like the Model X, the Model S touts a 90 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery that can quick-charge in 30 minutes and help to push 259 horsepower in the front and 503 in the rear. The P85D is also the same vehicle that broke Consumer Reports' ratings system earlier this month because it was just that good.
Model III
Expected to compete with the likes of the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C Class in 2017, Tesla's Model III can be yours for $35,000, way more affordable than its family members under the same umbrella. The Model III will be 20 percent smaller than the Model S.
