Electric · 2016–2026
Tesla Model X
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Tesla Model X. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 20.9 kWh/100km, about $767 a year in Australia.
- Energy use
- 20.9 kWh/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's charging
- $767
- at today's prices in Australia
- Range
- 566 km
- Seats
- 7
What a Model X costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $6.91 per 100 km | $767 |
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $8.17 per 100 km | $898 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £8.32 per 100 miles | £583 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $6.07 per 100 miles | $819 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Model X ranks
Model X (2021 refresh), 2021–2027
Specs for the Dual Motor AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Model X (2021 refresh)
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,057 mm
- Width
- 2,000 mm
- Height
- 1,680 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,965 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,352 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,250 kg
Engine
- Engine
- Dual motor
- Power
- 500 kW
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 95 kWh
- Electric range
- 576 km
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging
- 250 kW
- Charge port
- CCS2
Safety
- Airbags
- 12
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Model X, 2015–2020
Specs for the Long Range AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Model X
- Built
- 2015-2020
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,037 mm
- Width
- 2,070 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,965 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,459 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,268 kg
Engine
- Engine
- Dual motor
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 95 kWh
- Electric range
- 505 km
- AC charging
- 16.5 kW
- DC fast charging
- 200 kW
- Charge port
- Type 2
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 12
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 20.9 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 100 MPGe | 566 km |
| 2025 | Electric | 22.3 kWh/100km | 2.8 mi/kWh | 94 MPGe | 505 km |
| 2024 | Electric | 21.5 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 98 MPGe | 524 km |
| 2023 | Electric | 21.4 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 98 MPGe | 535 km |
| 2022 | Electric | 21.4 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 98 MPGe | 535 km |
| 2021 | Electric | 21.5 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 97 MPGe | 548 km |
| 2020 | Electric | 21.8 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 96 MPGe | 490 km |
| 2019 | Electric | 24.0 kWh/100km | 2.6 mi/kWh | 87 MPGe | 465 km |
| 2018 | Electric | 24.0 kWh/100km | 2.6 mi/kWh | 87 MPGe | 465 km |
| 2017 | Electric | 23.6 kWh/100km | 2.6 mi/kWh | 89 MPGe | 413 km |
| 2016 | Electric | 23.0 kWh/100km | 2.7 mi/kWh | 91 MPGe | 402 km |
Tesla Model X questions
How much electricity does the Tesla Model X use?
The 2026 Tesla Model X uses 20.9 kWh/100km officially (3.0 mi/kWh, 100 MPGe). Its official range is 566 km.
How much does a Tesla Model X cost to run a year in Australia?
About $767 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.33/kWh and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How much can a Tesla Model X tow?
2,250 kg braked, for the Dual Motor AWD.
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