TESLA MODEL X PLAID PROVES TO BE A GREAT ROAD TRIPPING EV! 10% CHALLENGE

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The Tesla Model X Plaid, in its 2023 iteration with tri-motor AWD, is put to the test in the "10% Challenge" to simulate real-world road-tripping capability. The reviewer highlights the vehicle's impressive highway efficiency, achieving 120 miles at an average of 80 mph with a consumption of 363 Wh/mile. While the charging speed is noted as good, it's not considered class-leading compared to newer models like the Porsche Taycan. A significant portion of the review focuses on the practical drawbacks of the Model X as a daily driver, particularly the troublesome falcon-wing doors and their sensors, which can be inconvenient and prone to issues, especially in cold weather or when encountering obstacles. Despite these daily annoyances, the reviewer acknowledges the Model X's strengths for long-distance travel, citing its comfort, spaciousness, excellent sound system, and thermal management, making it a viable, albeit imperfect, road-tripping machine.