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The Tesla Model X is the most theatrical vehicle Tesla ever built, and it took a long time to arrive. Shown as a prototype in 2012 and delivered from late 2015, it was a large electric SUV with seating for up to seven, a panoramic windshield that stretched over the front seats and rear falcon-wing doors that opened upward like a gull-wing car with an extra hinge. The doors made for great photos and easy access to the third row, but they also caused production delays and owner complaints in its early years.

The Model X shared much of its engineering with the Model S, including dual-motor all-wheel drive, quick acceleration and long range, and it offered a towing capacity unusual for an electric vehicle at the time. Its high-efficiency cabin air filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode became a talking point. A 2021 update brought a new interior and the tri-motor Plaid version, giving a family SUV the acceleration of a supercar. Critics pointed to build quality, the complexity of the doors and high repair costs, while fans valued its space and performance.

In 2026, Tesla discontinued the Model X along with the Model S, ending production at Fremont and turning the lines over to its Optimus humanoid robots. Service, parts and software support continue for existing owners. In its final years the Model X faced a much more crowded field than the one it entered, including the Rivian R1S, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the BMW iX, the Audi Q8 e-tron and Volvo's EX90, and its aging interior and lofty price made it a harder sell against fresher rivals with more conventional doors.

The coverage now follows the Model X's life after production: software updates, Full Self-Driving releases for older hardware, recalls, repair costs, resale values and owner experiences. Expect stories about falcon-wing door repairs and sensor fixes, battery health after many years of service and long-term reliability reports, along with the broader debate over whether Tesla will ever build another large luxury SUV. For families who still prize a seven-seat electric with supercar pace, a well-kept used Model X remains a uniquely odd and appealing choice.

Model X

Tesla's falcon-winged electric SUV, a family hauler with supercar pace and a famously complicated set of doors, built from 2015 until 2026.

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