Comparison
Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model X
Model S vs Model X: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 352 mi
Best value Tesla Model S $109,990 vs $114,990
Faster charging Tie 31 min each
5-yr energy Tesla Model S $4,200 vs $4,950
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 352 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$268/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tie
31 min each
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
270 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 3.8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model S | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $109,990 (better) | $114,990 |
| Range | 410 mi (better) | 352 mi |
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 88.7 (better) | 82.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 120 mi (better) | 102 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 268 $/mi (better) | 327 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 3.1 s (better) | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 4,960 lb (better) |
Pick the Tesla Model S if…
- You want the lower price: $109,990 vs $114,990 to start, $5,000 less.
- You drive long days: 410 vs 352 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $4,950 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You need 6 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 4,960 lb vs 3,527 lb.
Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model X
| Charging mix | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi | 320 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,050 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,200 | $4,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,650 | $10,250 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Tesla Model S | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 279 mi | 239 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 244 mi | 209 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 30 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | NACS | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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