A Tesla Model X P100D hits 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and rolls from 60 to 130 in 12.88 seconds. The 762-horsepower SUV weighs just under 5,600 pounds and needs 30 to 50 minutes of battery warm-up for peak performance. The reviewer loves the acceleration and practicality but notes the $125,000 price and weight limit top-end speed.
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Approximately 762 horsepower equivalent.
Just under 5,600 pounds.
0–60 in 2.9 seconds; quarter‑mile 11.3 seconds at 118 mph.
Recorded split runs of 3.32 seconds and 8.53 seconds; a 0–100 time of 6.02 seconds; a 60–130 rolling time of 12.88 seconds.
About 30 to 50 minutes.
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Somewhere along the line, life changes, priorities change. And things you once had, you might not have anymore. But there are some things you simply can't give up. For me, that would be performance. This is the Tesla Model XP100D. You can call it the quickest production SUV on the planet. At least that's what they claim. It's got electric motors powering both the front and the rear wheels, making the equivalent of 762 horsepower and what seems like a million pounds of torque. But it doesn't end there. At just under 5,600 pounds, it weighs as much as my Tundra. Yet somehow it feels like it can handle better than my 535. That's because most of the weight sits low to the ground, thanks to the batteries. Yet somehow the ride is comfortable enough for even the most scrutinizing humans. The steering is rather direct. There's only one gear, and running purely on electricity, it's absolutely silent in the cabin. The front visibility is amazing thanks to the panoramic windshield. The seats have adequate lateral support, but I'm not planning to send any lap times in this thing. Unlike the Model 3, there's actually a dashboard, but still no heads up display. The cabin is pretty straightforward. No fancy buttons or switches, just a giant screen controlling every aspect of the experience. It's kind of like driving an iPad. A really fast iPad. It's about time we do that acceleration test. But the key here is to remove every ounce of weight to achieve the quickest numbers. So that means the little one has to sit this one out. We already know the basics. 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds and a quarter mile of 11.3 at 118 miles per hour. Impressive by any means, but we're going to test a rolling 600130 today, the gold standard in real world acceleration, to see where it stacks up. Teslas have been laying beatdowns on everyone from a standstill, but I want to see what happens when we take it out of its comfort zone. So here we are. And to get the most out of the car in a straight line, you need to make sure your batteries are up to temperature. Then simply engage Ludicrous plus mode by going into the driving menu and holding down the Ludicrous plus button down for a few moments. And then you're instantly teleported into a Star wars movie where you can launch your X Fighter like this. Just a quick disclaimer. As part of the new real life 060 and 0100 tests I'm doing, I didn't Activate launch control. So don't freak out when you see a slightly slower time than you're usually to, but the times I did get were 3.32 and 8.53 seconds respectively. The 4100 time came in at 6.02 seconds, which is 3/10 of a second faster than the Model 3 performance. Honestly, I was expecting a faster time, but it could simply just be the weight and the drag slowing it down at the top end. Still, that's immensely impressive for a three row SUV. Now here's the one test no one's really done. 6130 in a Tesla. I was surprised that I was able to pull off a respectable time of 12.88 seconds. It may seem slow, but because the car only has one gear and we know electric motors tend to lose steam up top and the fact that this is a 3 ton SUV, that's not bad at all. But just know that the Tesla will lose to a well driven M2 competition or some of these other fast cars in a roll race up to 130. Good to know that the Tesla isn't some unbeatable monster. One thing to keep in mind though is that when you engage ludicrous plus the car needs time to heat the battery up to optimal temperature and that can take anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes. And then there's the cooldown after a run to 1:30, which could take as long as 10 minutes. But you can still drive around in normal ludicrous mode and only lose about 2/10 of a second in terms of acceleration to 100. Another note is that if you do the runs with under 80% charge, you will also lose another 2/10 of a second to 100. For reference, our fastest times are done with a little over 90% charge. So while they are quick, there are quite a few variables to consider when you go about racing a Tesla. They do have their Kryptonite. At the end of the day, there's a lot I like about the Tesla Model X. Not because it's an engaging driver's car. We know that's not the case here. It's not that sports car that makes you want to get up at 5 o' clock in the morning and experience a back road that you've never driven. It is an SUV after all. Sure, that acceleration can be thrilling for the driver, but it can also be nauseating for the passengers. Yet there's no shortage of grip from the all wheel drive system and it can hold its own around all frames and twisties. The adjustable air suspension is super neat. You can go from off road ready to slammed in a matter of seconds, but that's only the icing on the cake. What this car really is is the ultimate utilitarian family vehicle. The Falcon doors make it easy for loading rear occupants, and the six seat option creates easy access to the the third row, and there's more than enough cargo room both in the front and the back. The overall design language of the cabin is simple yet intuitive, and by the time I finally learned to trust the autopilot, I was amazed at how I lived without it, especially commuting in the New York metropolitan area. Like I said, there isn't much I don't like about the car. I'll be frank. It's not winning any beauty contests and it's kind of like a one size fits all. Plus, the P100D looks almost identical to the base 75D. But the truth is, I want to buy one. The only thing holding me back is that $125,000 price tag. There are other cars I'd rather buy for that kind of money. First time on the channel? Don't forget to check out some of my other stuff. 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