Tesla shared a new video to its YouTube channel today showcasing the evolution of the company’s Falcon Wing doors from its Model X SUV. The video was originally shared by the company last week on Twitter.
Following the “how it started versus how it’s going” meme, Tesla teases an old prototype of Falcon Wing doors, followed by the current iteration on the Model X.
“Falcon wing doors are designed to proactively detect obstacles that prevent the doors from moving when an obstacle is detected,” explains Tesla.
“Sensors that can sense through metal enable the doors to adjust based on available lateral & vertical space,” notes the company.
“This also provides easy access to the third row of the vehicle, even when you have child seats in the second row!”, said Tesla.
Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, has revealed exactly how the company managed to cut nearly 400 pounds from the 2026 Model X — a major engineering win that makes the refreshed SUV lighter, more efficient, and cheaper to build than ever. The details come from a new interview with Car and Driver published […]
Tesla has officially launched its refreshed Model S and Model X in Europe, with deliveries set to begin next month. The long-awaited update brings notable improvements to range, cabin comfort, noise insulation, and performance — though it will only be available in left-hand-drive markets for now. The revamped Model S and Model X now feature […]
Tesla has started offering recent Model S and Model X buyers in the U.S. who also purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) the option to upgrade to the Luxe Package for $2,000. As spotted by @NotATeslaApp, qualifying owners are now seeing a notification in the Tesla app inviting them to add the Luxe Package by October 19, […]
