- Prices for the Model X All-Wheel Drive and Model X Plaid rise by $5,000 in the US.
- The new starting price makes the Model X ineligible for the federal EV tax credit.
- Tesla added free Supercharging, but it’s tied to the owner’s account with restrictions.
The Tesla Model X may be a decade old, having been introduced all the way back in 2015, which in automotive years is the equivalent of a flip phone at a tech convention, but that hasn’t stopped Tesla from cranking up its price in both the United States and Canada. In typical Tesla fashion, the company didn’t provide a reason for the price increase. The only silver lining for U.S. buyers is that it mow comes with free Supercharging.
In the U.S., the base Model X All-Wheel Drive has jumped from $79,990 to $84,990 before delivery fees and taxes. The Model X Plaid, meanwhile, now starts at $99,990, up from $94,990. That $5,000 increase on the entry-level model is particularly significant because it pushes the price past the $80,000 cap for federal EV tax credits, meaning it’s no longer eligible for the $7,500 incentive. In other words, after factoring in the lost rebate, the Model X effectively costs $12,500 more than it did before.
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It’s a similar story in Canada. The Model X All-Wheel Drive is now CA$7,000 (equal to $4,900 at current exchange rates) more expensive, bringing the new sticker price to CA$121,990 ($85,100). The Plaid has also gone up by CA$7,000 ($4,900), now sitting at CA$142,990 ($99,800).
Free Supercharging Returns—With a Catch
Interestingly, Tesla has brought back free Supercharging for the Model X. In December, Tesla re-introduced free Supercharging for the Model S, likely in an attempt to drive up sales for the aging electric sedan, which is probably the same reason it now offers it for the Model X. But as always, there are a few strings attached.
The free Supercharging is tied exclusively to the first owner’s Tesla account, meaning it won’t transfer to any future buyers. Commercial use is also excluded, so if you were thinking of putting your Model X to work as a rideshare vehicle, you’re out of luck.
And, as expected, owners are still on the hook for idle and congestion fees at Supercharger stations. Tesla even reserves the right to revoke free Supercharging if they determine there’s “excessive charging” or unpaid fees, as nothing says “free” like a few disclaimers.
