The 2018 Tesla Model X ranked #8 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Tesla Model X has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 19 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Absurd acceleration Long range Lots of cargo space Large, crisp touch screen
Cons Inconsistent build quality Second row has less legroom than rivals No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
The 2018 Tesla Model X is the only all-electric SUV you can buy this year. It’s swift, pleasant to travel in, and relatively practical, save for its somewhat silly doors.
Pros Only all-electric crossover you can buy Amazing performance That 17-inch touchscreen Comfortable, quiet ride
Cons Overinflated Model S looks Gimmicky rear doors Easily hits six figures Not as spacious as you’d think
Tesla updates its vehicles on an ongoing basis rather than at discrete model-year intervals. As such, there's no clear-cut "new for 2018" information. Features and trim levels are tweaked sporadically. Notable recent changes compared to 2017 Model Xs include new fold-flat second-row seating and streamlining of the Model X's optionsavailability. The 90D trim level has also been discontinued.
PROS Instant, giddying acceleration Good range for an electric vehicle Three-row seating is available Very quiet
CONS Vast windshield lets far too much sun and heat into the cabin Finicky upward-swinging rear doors impede functionality
The 2020 Tesla Model Y electric crossover is the next big thing from the automaker, until the next thing.
Pros Another electric crossover Another Tesla Another tech spectacle Another car for non-car people
Cons Another deadline for Tesla to miss Another wait for mainstream buyers Another distraction Another promise of self-driving
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is an all-new model.Part of the first Model Y generation introduced for 2020.
Pros 300-mile projected maximum range Stunning acceleration from the Performance model Convenient Supercharger network Cutting-edge technology
Cons Unreliable delivery and pricing expectations Reputation for poor build quality Tiny third-row seats No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support
The newest ambitious project from Tesla is the all-electric Model Y compact crossover. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk touted a driving range of up to 300 miles and a zero-to-60-mph time of as little as 3.5 seconds when he unveiled the Model Y during a livestreamed event in March. The 2020 Tesla Model Y looks very similar to the compact Model 3 sedan but can be outfitted with a third row of seats for a total seating capacity of seven.
Pros Peppy electric powertrain, spacious cargo hold, cutting-edge technology features.
Cons Chassis isn't as taut as the four-door Model 3, fit-and-finish needs polish, too reliant on the touchscreen for simple vehicle settings.