Tesla Model X Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Tesla Model X as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Tesla Model X is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Tesla Model X Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 100 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 98 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 94 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 90 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 98 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 100 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 102 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 91 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 98 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 102 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 98 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 91 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 86 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 97 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 96 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 90 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 79 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 101 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 87 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 85 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 96 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 79 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 87 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 85 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 87 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 92 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 86 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 92 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 93 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 86 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Tesla Model X Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Tesla Model X?
The EPA classifies the Tesla Model X as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Tesla Model X considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Tesla Model X is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.