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2021 Tesla Model X 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

2.6s

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Model X: 2.6 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Tesla Model X: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Performance AWDElectric778 hp557 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A2.6 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$99,990
Long Range AWDElectric670 hp557 lb-ft5,185 lb2587.73.1 sEstimateSingle-speedAWD$104,990
Long Range Plus AWDElectric557 hp557 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.4 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$79,990
Plaid AWDElectric1,020 hp557 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWD$119,990

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1557 hpLong Range Plus AWD$79,990Base$655Base
Electric1778 hpPerformance AWD$99,990+$20,000$709+$54
Electric1670 hpLong Range AWD$104,990+$5,000N/AN/A
Electric11,020 hpPlaid AWD$119,990+$15,000N/AN/A

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed4Long Range Plus AWD$79,9902.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Long Range Plus AWD: 557 hp, 105 MPGe, $79,990. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Model X by year

2.5 s2.6 s2.7 s2.8 s2.9 s201620182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
02004006008001,0001,200201620182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Tesla Model X: 0.5 s quicker to 60.

2021 Tesla Model X2.6 s2021 Tesla Model 33.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Tesla Model X and 2021 Tesla Model 3
Measure2021 Tesla Model X2021 Tesla Model 3
TrimPerformance AWDPerformance AWD
0-602.6 s3.1 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower778 hp455 hp
Curb weightN/A4,065 lb
hp per tonN/A224
lb per hpN/A8.9
MSRP$99,990$58,990

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked