Electric Vehicle Guide - Tesla Model X

Based on the design of the Tesla Model S, the primary standout feature of the Model X is its size and suitability as a people carrier. With room for seven individuals at any one time, this Tesla is essentially an SUV designed with luxury in mind; offering plenty of storage within the sleek design, which features the iconic falcon wing doors which open upwards instead of outwards – perfect for tight spaces as well as brilliant to look at.

The Fine Points - Tesla Model X Charging

Where?

The Tesla Model X, as with other Tesla models, is compatible with any home-built charging point, workplace charger or public stop, and offers the Supercharge option for speedy charging, located just under the regular charge point on the vehicle.

How long?

In terms of the charge time itself, a typical 7kW charger will provide a full charge in around 15 hours both at home and at work or in public. There are some work and public charge points which have installed and can offer a 22kW charge, completing a full charge much faster and with a much more effective range, though these are not standard and are not as commonly located as the 7kW points.

The range of the Tesla Model X on a full charge will carry you an impressive 351 miles before a charge is needed, though the manufacturer recommends that a charge stop be factored in at around 300 miles into a journey.  

As well as the standard charge point, the Tesla Model X has a CCS connector installed, designed for rapid charging to the vehicle, which can be used at work or public points at extra cost. To put that into user perspective, a mere 15 minutes at a rapid Supercharger point will earn you an impressive 123 miles of range. 

How much?

The typical cost to charge your Tesla Model S at home, assuming you are going from empty to full, sits at around £13.30 – an average of 4.97p – 5.20p per mile; making it the most expensive Tesla to run when compared to the average cost per mile of the other models. However, with such a premium performance and potential range, designed around efficiency and usability, the extra cost is worth it.

The Supercharge, convenient for those times when you are in a hurry, will set you back around £14.82 for a charge from 20% to around 80%, which is the optimum charge range for the CCS connector. This translates to around 9.50p per mile.

How much does it cost?

The Tesla Model S is eligible for the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grant to help with the installation of a home charger, amounting to a total grant of £500. Drivers will also benefit from £0 road tax and £0 London Congestion Charge.

The fixed cost of the Tesla Model S electric vehicle starts at around £87,190, making it the most expensive electric Tesla vehicle.