Tesla confirmed Tuesday in an email to reservation holders that its Model X will be powered by the all-wheel drive system found in the Model S 85D.
In the same email, Tesla also announced that the Model X will be the first full-production, all-electric SUV with towing capability. No specifications on range, exact towing capacity or estimated performance were confirmed, however Tesla said early testing has confirmed “an unprecedented level of aerodynamic efficiency for any car of this size and carrying capacity,” which will allow them to “maximize range potential.”
In the same email, Tesla also announced that the Model X will be the first full-production, all-electric SUV with towing capability. No specifications on range, exact towing capacity or estimated performance were confirmed, however Tesla said early testing has confirmed “an unprecedented level of aerodynamic efficiency for any car of this size and carrying capacity,” which will allow them to “maximize range potential.”
Towing- and hauling-related accessories will be available, including bike and ski racks designed to transport gear with a minimal impact on aerodynamics.
The hotly anticipated SUV, which may have been delayed to incorporate newer safety and automation features, is currently in “beta” according to Tesla. The company says these early prototypes will be sent for crash testing “in the near future.”
Tesla has long promised 2015-model-year availability for the model X, and reiterated that the SUV will be available “next year.”
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