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Tesla Model X Reservations Top 6,000 Cars Over Plug In Weekend | PluginCars.com
Reservations for Teslas all-electric Crossover SUV, the upcoming Tesla Model X, eclipsed 6,000 orders over the weekend, marking an appropriate milestone to coincide with Plug In Day 2013.
After a careful review of a reservation-logging forum post on the TeslaMotorsClub websitewhere details of the 5,966th Model X to be reserved was posted on Friday, and a member confirmed on Sunday reserving car number 6005we can safely speculate that more than 39 Model X cars were reserved over the Plug In Day weekend.
Perhaps not surprising, many Model X reservation holders appear to be existing Tesla customers, with either a Roadster or a Model S already in their garage. Citing their happiness with the brand, many are looking to buy the Model X as a replacement for an existing SUV or non-electric car.
Built on a slightly modified version of the chassis found in the award-winning Tesla Model S sedan, the Model X comes with seating for seven adults; a choice of either a 60 kilowatt-hour or 85 kilowatt-hour battery pack; and the option for all-wheel-drive capability via two powerful electric motors. Despite its larger and heavier body, compared to the Model S, the extra torque of the optional all-wheel drive system gives the Model X a similar performance to the S, reaching 60 mph in less than five seconds.
Perhaps the most divisive feature of the Model X however is its patented Falcon Wing rear doors. Instead of conventional hinged doors, the two rear passenger doors lift up above the car in a similar way to gull wing doors, but also fold as they do so, promising easy access to all seats.
Looks like Musk has a winner.
Reservations for Teslas all-electric Crossover SUV, the upcoming Tesla Model X, eclipsed 6,000 orders over the weekend, marking an appropriate milestone to coincide with Plug In Day 2013.
After a careful review of a reservation-logging forum post on the TeslaMotorsClub websitewhere details of the 5,966th Model X to be reserved was posted on Friday, and a member confirmed on Sunday reserving car number 6005we can safely speculate that more than 39 Model X cars were reserved over the Plug In Day weekend.
Perhaps not surprising, many Model X reservation holders appear to be existing Tesla customers, with either a Roadster or a Model S already in their garage. Citing their happiness with the brand, many are looking to buy the Model X as a replacement for an existing SUV or non-electric car.
Built on a slightly modified version of the chassis found in the award-winning Tesla Model S sedan, the Model X comes with seating for seven adults; a choice of either a 60 kilowatt-hour or 85 kilowatt-hour battery pack; and the option for all-wheel-drive capability via two powerful electric motors. Despite its larger and heavier body, compared to the Model S, the extra torque of the optional all-wheel drive system gives the Model X a similar performance to the S, reaching 60 mph in less than five seconds.
Perhaps the most divisive feature of the Model X however is its patented Falcon Wing rear doors. Instead of conventional hinged doors, the two rear passenger doors lift up above the car in a similar way to gull wing doors, but also fold as they do so, promising easy access to all seats.
Looks like Musk has a winner.
