2026 Tesla Model X

The Model X is Tesla's most niche product — a three-row electric SUV with theatrical Falcon Wing doors, Plaid-level performance, and a price tag that now starts at $89,990. It's a lot of money for a vehicle whose interior doesn't match the leather-and-wood sophistication of a Mercedes EQS SUV or BMW iX. The Falcon Wing doors remain the Model X's most memorable feature and its biggest liability. When they work, they're genuinely clever — opening in tight spaces where conventional doors can't and providing easy access to the second row. When they don't work, they're a maintenance nightmare that Tesla service centers are all too familiar with. The Plaid version, now $114,990 but including FSD and free Supercharging, can rocket this 5,000-pound SUV to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It's absurd, it's entertaining, and it's entirely unnecessary for anyone who actually needs a three-row family vehicle. For buyers in this price range, the Rivian R1S offers genuine off-road capability and a more thoughtful interior. The EQS SUV offers S-Class luxury in electric form. The Model X offers spectacle, performance, and the Supercharger network. Choose the priority that matches how you actually plan to use the vehicle.