# Tesla Model X 18 Hacker News commenters recommended Tesla Model X and 40 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 9 of 13 months; owners who said how long report a median of 3 years (7 owners). **Verdict:** Owners praise its drive, safety ratings and long life; critics cite build quality, breakdowns and a cramped third row. ## Why people recommend it - Holds up well over years (3 comments): "After three years and 50k miles with a Model X, the idea of buying a non-EV seems ridiculous." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47471159)) "I'm at year 8 of Model X 100kWh with basically 0% capacity loss." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49237098)) "45000 miles in a bit over two years, loved every minute of it" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46806055)) - Enjoyable, flawless driving experience (3 comments): "45000 miles in a bit over two years, loved every minute of it" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46806055)) "My 23 MX is the best car I've ever owned." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46805876)) "Basically a flawless drive." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45907477)) - Well received, halo vehicle (3 comments): "My impression was that the model X was well received though niche." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46619588)) "By all accounts they were successful halo vehicles." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47722332)) "The S and X are plenty competitive here for many buyers." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47712839)) - Solid build and good looks (2 comments): "it looked like a very solidly-built car" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46821596)) "Tesla X was great looking - circa 2016" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46093271)) ## What people warn about - Build quality and breakdowns (4 comments): "several reviews have not exactly been kind, along with lots of comments from owners about annoying issues and malfunctions" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46809264)) "the local Tesla dealership having to lease more parking space to fit all the broken Model X" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46810427)) "It was shoddily built, kept breaking down, and the service experience was shockingly bad." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46622213)) - Costly for its size and features (3 comments): "they're missing an affordable SUV (something that's a true 3-row SUV like the Model X but cheaper)" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48042278)) "It's double the price of a model Y with very few ostensible improvements" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46855990)) "The X isn't much bigger than the Y and the price point is much higher." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46808211)) - Discontinued, sales cannibalized by cheaper models (3 comments): "Elon recognized Tesla's inability to compete against BYD and gave up making cars." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46807157)) "Model S and X served no further purpose besides taking up production capacity" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46804285)) "Tesla failed here, and thus cheaper 3 and Y cannibalized sales of S and X" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46817875)) - Fewer controls, unsupported software (2 comments): "Who would want to go from several dedicated tactile controls in model s/x to no stalks and few controls?" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46249377)) "software-dependent product we're not going to support going forward" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46804506)) ## Alternatives hackers recommend - [Tesla Model Y](https://hackerapproved.com/p/tesla-model-y.md): 139 recommend - [Rivian R2](https://hackerapproved.com/p/rivian-r2.md): 32 recommend - [Kia EV6](https://hackerapproved.com/p/kia-ev6.md): 10 recommend - [Rivian R1S](https://hackerapproved.com/p/rivian-r1s.md): 10 recommend - [Volkswagen ID.4](https://hackerapproved.com/p/volkswagen-id-4.md): 8 recommend ## Where to get it - [Visit the official site](https://www.tesla.com/modelx) ## Cite as Hacker Approved, "Tesla Model X", https://hackerapproved.com/p/tesla-model-x/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).