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Tesla Model X Sightings and Spy Shots Gallery

By Teslarati

Posted on August 29, 2015

Elon Musk has confirmed that first deliveries of the Model X to early reservation holders will take place by September. However with the Tesla Model X design studio not yet available, and with no official announcement that the Model X has even reached the final design phase, we thought it would be fun to create an ongoing list of recent sightings and spy shots of the Model X.

Join in on the fun and share your photos of the Model X (and any news from the rumor mill) through the comments section below. Or email us at tips@teslarati.com.

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date: August 29, 2015
Description: A very first close up look at the Tesla Model X as caught on cell phone. A brave pedestrian courageously approaches the, previously covered in white transport wrap, blue Model X, and attempts to film around the vehicle, nearly catching a glimpse of the interior before it takes off from the traffic light.
Source: YouTuber Missy P

Location: San Jose, CA
Date: August 27, 2015
Description: A black Tesla Model X with falcon wing door, partially ajar, is seen driving down Hwy 85 in San Jose, CA. Illuminated rear brake lights seen on the retractable rear spoiler.
Source: Submitted by Sameet via tips@teslarati.com

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date: August 17, 2015
Description: The first sighting of a blue colored Tesla Model X with protective plastic wrap. See the video.
Source: Submitted by Instagram user SiliconValleyTeslas

[Source: SiliconValleyTeslas via Instagram]

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date: July 31, 2015
Description: A rare sighting of the Model X next to a Model S is spied on Page Mill Rd. near Tesla headquarters.
Source: Submitted by Instagram user SiliconValleyTeslas

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date: July 31, 2015
Description: Model X Falcon Wing doors begin to take shape as delivery nears. See spy photos of the Model X leaving Tesla Headquarters.
Source: Submitted by Lee

Location: Gilroy, CA
Date: July 22, 2015
Description: Tesla Model X hauling a dump trailer with unidentified freight down Hwy 101 Northbound in Gilroy, CA. Read more
Source: Submitted by Darin

Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: July 20, 2015
Description: Video of a dirt covered Model X sparks rumors that Tesla is performing off-road testing of the electric crossover. Read more
Source: YouTube

Location: Berkeley, CA
Date: July 21, 2015
Description: New images (and video) surfaces of the Model X being tested with an active rear spoiler. Active spoilers and active aerodynamics have been used by performance carmakers for decades as a way to reduce drag coefficient by way of smoothing out airflow across the contours of the vehicle, but also as a way to increase downforce for added performance. The Model X is said to have range equivalent to the Model S and in order to achieve that goal, especially on a heavier and larger vehicle, Tesla will be outfitting the X with the new 90kWh battery pack and presumably the best possible aerodynamics in its class through the use of the active spoiler. Lower drag equates to less energy needed to propel the car forward at a given speed, and ultimately ensures maximum battery range.>>>> [VIDEO] Digital Wind Tunnel Technology Behind Tesla Model S Aerodynamics

Source: Reddit

Fair warning: The owner of the cell phone video shot it while rotating the device making the video a little difficult to watch.

Location: San Jose, CA
Date: July 15, 2015 @7:15 pm
Description: Randy Frei was driving down 280 South in San Jose, CA, near the Stevens Creek exit, when he came across the Tesla Model X. This is the first sighting of the Model X, submitted exclusively to TESLARATI, which shows testing equipment attached to the front contours of the vehicle. Other points worth noting are the taped gaps between the front body panels and the sharper nose design.
Source: Randy Frei

Location: Petaluma, CA
Date: June 18, 2015
Description: A side by side size comparison of the Model S and pre-production Model X posted by a member of Stocktwits.
Source: User TslaUp via Stocktwits, Facebook

Location: ???
Date: June 13, 2015
Description: The Model X falcon wing door is seen opened on the same test mule car that’s been spotted testing across Tesla headquarters. According to a reddit user (account has since been deleted by the user), presumably a contracted engineer working on the Model X, the user writes “Spent some time behind the wheel of a Tesla Model X today!”
Source: Reddit

Updated June 26, 2015: The picture has been removed at the request of the user who originally posted the image.

Location: Hwy 280N, Los Altos, CA
Date: June 5, 2015
Description: According to YouTube user kenken830, “Spotted on Hwy 280N in Los Altos Hills, California on June 5th, 2015 6:39 PM PD. No camouflage.”
Source: kenken830

Location: CA
Date: May 27, 2015
Description: A white Model X is seen testing on the streets with, what appears to be, new body panels. It’s questionable as to whether this will be the final version of the electric crossover, slated to go into production in a few months.
Source: 60grayev

Location: Foothill Expwy and Page Mill Rd. near Tesla Motors HQ in, Palo Alto, CA
Date: May 8, 2015
Description: A quick glimpse of the Model X interior shows that it’s largely the same design as the Model S. The large center touchscreen has been recessed under the protrusion of the center dashboard, identical to that of the Model S.
Source: nbkagzw13

Location: Rt 101 @ “near the University exit” by Palo Alto, CA
Date: May 4, 2015
Description: The contours of the Model X seen from the picture closely resembles that of the Model S. According to Ron’s comment from his Google+ page, the Model X “looks like a Model S with a pug nose. And the front had the classic black oval from the Model S.”
Source: Ron Tailan

Location: I-280 near Palo Alto, CA
Date: Exact date unknown. Approx. Apr 21, 2015
Description: Tesla Model X appears to be testing a lane departure system which automatically steers the car away from the shoulder and back into the lane.
Source: Yann Kerhervé

Location: I-280 near Palo Alto, CA
Date: Exact date unknown. Approx. Apr 3, 2015
Description: This appears to be the same test mule seen across much of Northern CA near Tesla Motors headquarters. Worth noting is the misaligned falcon wing doors, blacked out rear windows, fender flares and the trailer hitch.
Source: Reported on imgur.

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date: Mar 19, 2015
Description:
Source: YouTube user nbkagzw13 spotted the Tesla Model X testing on the streets near Tesla’s headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.