TESLA MODEL X ON AN ENGINEERING DIET - LOST 400 LBS Tesla didn’t “improve” the Model X – they stripped out everything that wasn’t pulling its weight! Weight Audit: •⁠ ⁠Motor swap sliced 100 lbs of dead mass •⁠ ⁠Battery pack dropped 90 lbs without losing range •⁠ ⁠Interior... cuts freed up another 80 lbs instantly •⁠ ⁠Wiring and cooling shaved off the rest of the bloat If a part wasn’t earning its calories, it didn’t make the cut! Source: Grok, Teslashow more

If Tesla Wants to Sell More Model X Units, These Improvements Are Non-Negotiable @Tesla @elonmusk Structural / Platform Upgrades •Four-wheel steering for maneuverability and high-speed stability •True drive-by-wire steering with variable ratios •Faster charging enabled by improved thermal architecture •Real, measurable range increases—not just lighter curb weight •Bigger battery options for long-distance buyers Driver Experience & Handling •Significantly smoother ride through better suspension tuning bandwidth •Sharper, more confident handling from reduced yaw inertia •Stronger, more consistent regenerative braking •Higher sustained power without thermal derating •Reduced cabin noise through better NVH tuning Interior & Practicality •Redesigned second-row captain’s chairs with full adjustability and fold-flat function •Larger side pockets and functional rear-door storage •Expanded under-floor storage and smarter cargo compartments •Motorized frunk for daily usability •Improved third-row access and ergonomics Towing, Payload & Utility •Increased towing capacity enabled by lower curb weight •Better payload numbers for real-world family use •Wider wheel/tire/brake-package options for varied use cases ADAS, Electronics & User Tech •More stable ADAS performance with reduced pitch/roll from lower mass •Optional full steer-by-wire with redundancy (already in Cybertruck) •Better wiring architecture and cooling optimization •Modernized infotainment, sensor stack, and interior usability updates Why Weight Reduction Alone Isn’t Enough •A 400-lb cut does not fix outdated interior packaging •It does not increase towing, storage, or seating utility on its own •It does not justify a premium price without meaningful new capabilities •And it does not expand the Model X market beyond existing owners

Would love to see comfortable lay flat seats, and a “sleep mode” - smooth suspension, noise cancelling, window tinting, 400+ mile range... With full self driving- go to sleep and wake up in a new location

I bet those retarded rear passenger doors add unnecessary weight

A 400 lb trim shows how aggressively Tesla is chasing efficiency as competition tightens. Cutting weight without sacrificing range boosts performance and margins which matters in a market focused on cost and scale.

To my opinion a large part of this weight reduction comes at the cost of product quality. ☠️ I think It should be noted that the Fremont factory in question already has the lowest quality of all Tesla's American plants, only about 50% of the optimum or even less. 🙂

Tesla's engineering wizards treating the Model X like it's prepping for a heavyweight bout—dropping 400 lbs without skimping on the falcon doors or that insane range? Genius moves all around, from the PM motor swap and denser battery cells to smarter wiring and megacastings. Lighter means quicker launches and better miles per charge, proving you don't need gimmicks when relentless optimization does the heavy lifting. This beast just got even more beastly.

Optimization isn’t adding — it’s removing everything that doesn’t matter.

savage cuts, lean beast mode unlocked 0-60 must slap harder now fren

Who did render used legacy X design in front facia

If only they made the interiors match the price point

Tesla’s “engineering diet” for Model X? Genius. 400 lbs lighter means more range, quicker acceleration, and that “mass begets mass” philosophy in action. EVs just got a whole lot leaner. 🚀⚡

Wow significant weight savings…

Always smart to redesign or tweak every part to improve things. First principles engineering, its a Tesla thing.

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The Only Reason I haven't bought my M X is Because they didn't change the design.

I’d rather they kept the weight by adding more range.

So the weight of an average white liberal woman.

...and still the AWD and Plaid does the same Top Speed of 149mph (not that anyone can go beyond that legally) but losing the weight and keeping the range, you'd think the price would be around $70-80k MSRP not $100k for the base model.

Need option for normal doors. Spacious 3rd row with option to remove the 3rd row seats when transporting cargo

Great! Still doesn't solve the fact that the interior space is extremely sub-par for large families and there isn't enough available storage space for luggage on long road trips. It doesn't even allow for a cartop carrier due to the falcon wing doors. Great for urban transit, lacking heavily for a long-distance focused American market.

Needs to have normal doors to reduce the weight, complexity, warranty claims, and cost, They could get the price down to $65-70k. Way too expensive for what it is.

Having owned several Lotus automobiles I can tell you this was always Colin Chapman’s winning formula.

Until the X has matching doors front and back, it's retarded.

I'm waiting for the Model X to change the exterior to match the new Model Y exterior. Would also like to get rid of the Falcon Wing doors. Too showy.

@Grok what is the weight of the newest Tesla Model X ?

It’s a stale vehicle. Come at me when Tesla has a proper 3-row suv.

And the manufacturing costs go down again!

Lazy update and everyone knows it.

Does it get more range with the diet??

lighter = quicker corners

How does the ride compare to the new S and new Y? My 2024 Y is loud and rough. Love it otherwise but wow it’s loud and rough.

mass over style every time

But no drop in price, ppl getting ripped off buying the X, it’s not much bigger than the Y so costs are not that much higher, they can sell a Y profitable got $40k so cost to build it is about $30k, they making the X for $40-$45k it should be selling for $57k ish.

I need to be on a Model X diet 🫩