Tesla Model X I (Original)
Pioneering electric luxury SUV featuring signature Falcon Wing double-hinged doors, medical-grade HEPA filtration, panoramic windshield, and high-performance dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Generation Quick Facts: The Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1) was manufactured from 2016 – 2020 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 model years) as a suv. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 518 to 680 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 96.0 MPG combined (Long Range AWD (100D)).
Power range
518–680 hp
Quickest 0–100
2.9 s
Best combined
96 MPG
Length
5.04 m
01Decision support
Which Model X I (Original) suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
Long Range AWD (100D)
96.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 10% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Model X I (Original).
Performance · quickest
Performance AWD (P100D)
0–100 km/h in 2.9s · 680 hp
Genuinely quick, with hot-hatch pace from a family body.
022 powertrains (2 electric)
Full specifications
| Specification | Long Range AWD (100D)Electric | Performance AWD (P100D)Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | Dual AC Induction | Dual Motor Ludicrous |
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | Electric | Electric |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 518 hp / 386 kW | 680 hp / 507 kW |
| Torque | 660 Nm / 487 lb-ft | 1074 Nm / 792 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 2.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic | Single-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | 99 MPG (2.4 L/100km) | 85 MPG (2.8 L/100km) |
| Highway | 93 MPG (2.5 L/100km) | 87 MPG (2.7 L/100km) |
| Combined | 96 MPG (2.5 L/100km) | 86 MPG (2.7 L/100km) |
| Electric range | 507 km (315 mi) | 475 km (295 mi) |
| Battery | 100.0 kWh | 100.0 kWh |
| CO₂ emissions | — | — |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs) | 2,509 kg (5,531 lbs) |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Model years | 2017-2020 | 2016-2020 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Width
1,999 mm
78.7 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in
Wheelbase
2,965 mm
116.7 in
Curb weight spans 2,450–2,509 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Model X I (Original): questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1)?
The Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1) lineup offers 2 electric: Long Range AWD (100D) (518 hp), Performance AWD (P100D) (680 hp).
How quick is the Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the Performance AWD (P100D), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9s, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) with the Long Range AWD (100D).
What is the most fuel-efficient Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1) trim?
The Long Range AWD (100D) delivers the highest fuel economy at 96.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 2 powertrains, fuel economy spans 86–96 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1)?
The Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1) was produced from 2016 – 2020, spanning the following model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Tesla Model X I (Original) (Gen 1)?
5036 mm long, 1999 mm wide, 1684 mm tall on a 2965 mm wheelbase (198.3 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Tesla Model XCertification data, 2016–2020
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2016 Tesla Model X, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Tesla official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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