
A flurry of competitors including the Jaguar I-Pace have arrived to challenge the Model X.
The smaller Jag lacks the gimmicky falcon doors but doesn’t have a third row.
A more conservative choice would be the Audi E-Tron.
It’s designed to look and feel like its gas-powered siblings on the other side of the showroom and offer all the traditional luxury conveniences, including a luxurious interior and a soft, quiet ride.For more mainstream options, there are the Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90 crossovers, which both offer plug-in hybrid variants.
You can’t get long-distance pure electric driving from these two, but you can get improved efficiency around town.
Finally, we’re including the Tesla Model Y on this list because of its affordability and available seven-passenger seating.
It won’t be quite as space as the Model X, but with a starting price in line with that of the Model 3, forgoing a few extra cubic feet of space may be a worthwhile concession.
You also won’t have to deal with the falcon doors.
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Quick Specs | |||||
Ignore the silly falcon doors and the 2020 Tesla Model X is a compelling family electric crossover. |
The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace offers prestige, performance, and a practical body—it hits the current EV target, head-on. |
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne offers hybrid models, but fuel economy isn’t its best look. For that you’ll want to check out the new Taycan electric car. |
The 2020 Volvo XC90 gets a few tweaks, but remains a stylish, practical, and safe luxury SUV. |
The 2020 Tesla Model Y adapts the formula of the best-selling Model 3 and applies it to a more popular crossover style for a winning combination. |
The 2019 Audi E-Tron is the way for families to go fully electric in a familiar and very luxurious package. |
MSRP From | |||||
$79,990 | $69,850 | $66,800 | $48,350 | $49,990 | $74,800 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | ||||
Engine | |||||
Electric | Electric | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Electric | Electric |
EPA Class | |||||
Standard SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
Long Range Plus AWD | S AWD | AWD | T5 FWD Momentum 7 Passenger | Long Range AWD | Premium Plus quattro |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Tesla Model X vs. 2020 Jaguar I-Pace | 2020 Tesla Model X vs. 2020 Porsche Cayenne | 2020 Tesla Model X vs. 2020 Volvo XC90 | 2020 Tesla Model X vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2020 Tesla Model X vs. 2019 Audi E-Tron |