Tesla X: release schedule modified and towing capabilities

The output of the first copies of the Tesla X electric crossover is now scheduled for the third quarter 2015. The manufacturer announced that it will be the first electric model with a towing capacity. The hitch will be offered as an option.

It will have to wait some time before seeing the electric Tesla X crossover on the road. For the fourth time, its release date was pushed back, now exceeding more than two years what was expected of schedule. To enable them to fine tune every detail and bring “near perfection” in the words of the manufacturer, having made a reservation will only benefit from the third quarter of 2015. As for those who want to order now they will have to wait 2016 to be delivered. But if Tesla finally takes these deadlines, success should be quickly felt. This summer, Morgan Stanley bank’s analysts predicted that sales of the X crossover exceed that of the S sedan before the end of 2016.

In addition, the latest release of Tesla allowed us to know a little more about this electric crossover that will feature opening doors up (in “hawk”), seven places and autonomy over 400 kilometers to the most powerful model. We’ll find the system to secure four-wheel drive and Autopilot function could lead to autonomous driving recently adopted on the D version of the Tesla S. But most surprising to come.

Tesla announced in effect that his crossover will be the first electric vehicle with towing capabilities. A team will be available as an option, but still, it will not be expected to tow a boat. Rather a small trailer on which to place skis or bikes, with minimal effect on aerodynamics. For this, Tesla has build partnerships with accessory manufacturers to provide solutions that are both efficient and elegant to customers. But we do not know yet how this will strain trailer autonomy …