The Model X is the more expensive and upscale of Tesla’s two SUVs, with up to three rows of seating and more included safety features. It competes against the BMW iX, the Cadillac Optiq, and the Lucid Gravity.
2026 Tesla Model X Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2026 Tesla Model X
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2026 Tesla Model X
For 2026, the Tesla Model X gets a number of updates that improve comfort, ride quality, styling, and safety. Tesla claims there’s more third-row legroom, and the vehicle gets better insulation for a quieter cabin. New suspension bushings help keep passengers comfortable over rough roads. In terms of styling, the Model X gets a new Frost Blue exterior option, new wheel designs with improved aerodynamics, and new ambient lighting in the cabin. Finally, an updated front camera and new adaptive headlights improve visibility around the vehicle.
Design
The Model X looks much the same in 2026 as it did upon its 2016 introduction. It maintains its fastback profile and unusual rear gullwing doors. The front end is a bit sleeker, and Tesla often has new alloy wheel designs in the rotation, but otherwise, only the most subtle of cues help identify a Model X by relative age.
Powertrain
The base Tesla Model X, called All-Wheel Drive, features two motors and a 100-kWh lithium-ion battery pack rated for 670 horsepower and an estimated range of up to 352 miles. This model has a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.8 seconds. The Tesla Model X Plaid adds a third motor for a total of 1,020. This drops the zero-to-60 time to 2.5 seconds, and range suffers only slightly, dropping to 335 miles.
Interior
The Tesla Model X can be configured with two or three rows, adding up to a maximum of seven seats. The layout is simple and uncluttered, largely because there are practically no physical buttons or controls, putting all focus on the touchscreen. The Model X comes standard with heated first- and second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front-row seats. Cargo capacity depends on seating configuration. Two-row versions have 37 cubic feet of space under the rear liftgate, and three-row versions have 15 cubic feet. Both open up to a maximum of 85 cubic feet with the seats folded. The frunk adds 6.5 cubes.
Technology
The Tesla Model X comes standard with a 17-inch touchscreen display that uses Tesla’s native infotainment system. There can be a learning curve, since Tesla does not use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and because the infotainment menus house nearly every control in the vehicle. That means sorting through menus for functions like climate control and audio, whereas most non-Tesla drivers are accustomed to having physical controls nearby.
Safety
The Tesla Model X includes a ton of standard safety features. As of this writing, Tesla includes Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with both versions of the 2026 Model X. This system is a step above Tesla’s standard Autopilot and permits hands-free driving in certain scenarios and traffic conditions. However, the driver is still responsible for safe operation of the vehicle at all times. The 2026 Tesla Model X hasn’t yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Pricing and Release Date
The 2026 Tesla Model X is available now. As of this writing, Tesla lists pricing starting at at $99,900 for the All-Wheel Drive model and $114,990 for the Plaid model. These prices, as of this writing, include the Luxe Package, which adds Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capability, which typically costs about $8,000. The Luxe Package also includes Supercharging credits. These prices do not include Tesla’s $1,390 destination fee or $250 order fee.
