The Tesla Model X Plaid is making waves as deliveries begin, and early reviews are highlighting its astonishing performance. This electric SUV, already crowned the fastest in the world, has demonstrated a 0-60 mph acceleration in just 2.3 seconds – even surpassing Tesla’s own advertised figures.
While the Model S Plaid initially grabbed headlines as the “fastest production car,” the Model X Plaid, sharing the same tri-motor powertrain, carves its own niche as the quickest SUV on the market. Tesla officially lists the Model X Plaid’s performance specifications as:
- Quickest accelerating SUV in production
- 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
- Quarter-mile in 9.9 seconds
- 1,020 horsepower
- Tri-motor setup with carbon-sleeved rotors
- Torque vectoring capabilities
However, real-world tests are proving Tesla’s performance claims to be conservative. Vehicle Virgins, in their recent driving review of the Model X Plaid, conducted a 0-60 mph acceleration test using launch mode. The results were captured by a Vbox device, revealing a stunning 2.3-second sprint to 60 mph.
Tesla Model X Plaid 0-60 mph acceleration test result of 2.3 seconds as measured by Vbox, confirming its status as the quickest SUV.
This impressive 0-60 mph time not only beats Tesla’s advertised 2.5 seconds but further solidifies the Model X Plaid’s position as the undisputed quickest accelerating SUV available today. Despite deliveries of the updated Model X beginning months prior, the Plaid version, with a starting price of $126,500, has only recently started reaching customers. Demand for this high-performance electric SUV is substantial, with new orders currently facing delivery timelines extending into October 2022. The Model X Plaid is setting a new benchmark for SUV performance, proving that electric power can deliver breathtaking speed and acceleration in a family-friendly form factor.
