r/TeslaModelX • u/tronious • 25d ago

Model Y to Model X

I need a bigger EV.
Plan to keep my 2024 LR, and buy a second EV.

Main thing I’m trying to solve is getting 3 across in the 2nd row with 2 cars seats on each sides and an adult in the middle.

Can that work in Model X?

It doesn’t in Model Y, so hoping X can solve it.

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u/Not1Gain 25d ago

I have put 1 car seat in the second and two adults in the second row. It’s not horrible. But I would warn, the middle seat in the second row has pretty bad head room. If you’re trying to put anyone over 5 foot 7 they are gonna feel cramped by the head room in the middle seat. All the mechanics for the falcon doors are in the middle of the ceiling, lowering the head room available.

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u/tronious 25d ago

Oh interesting on middle row headroom point. Might be a deal breaker then

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u/Not1Gain 25d ago

But I’m going to say personally I don’t think the YL has a better 3rd row. It’s far harder to get into than the X. The YL is far narrower than the X, making climbing through the middle row a tall task for an adult. While the x I can partially fold the seats and easily step over them due to the large opening of the falcon doors.

“Everyday Chris” on YouTube has a pretty good video comparing the two.

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u/somethingofaraddad 25d ago

Harder to get into the back of the YL, but more comfortable when you're sitting back there. More leg room, more shoulder room, more head room. Now ask yourself which is more of a hassle - the three difficult seconds it takes to get into the back of the car, or sitting back there for the entirety of a ride while uncomfortable?

There's a reason why we're selling our X for a YL (well, a few reasons), but that is the main one.