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Tesla Faces Growing Pressure as Fans Demand Full-Size SUV

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  • Tesla’s lineup lacks a true full-size SUV option.

  • Consumers seek three-row electric SUVs with real family space.

  • Competitors like Rivian and GMC already target this segment.

Kaan Demirel
Last updated: 5 June, 2025 - 12:29 am 12:29 am
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Tesla has established a strong presence in the electric vehicle market with a range that spans from the Model S sedan and Model X SUV to the more accessible Model 3 and Model Y, as well as the unconventional Cybertruck. Yet, a significant gap in its portfolio is becoming increasingly clear as American automotive preferences shift—Tesla has yet to introduce a full-size SUV equipped for family and utility needs. Many Tesla enthusiasts see this as an opportunity to capture a large segment of buyers seeking spacious, electric alternatives to established combustion-engine models.

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Is the Model X Addressing Family SUV Demands?Are Enthusiasts Pushing for a Cybertruck-Inspired Family SUV?Which Brands Are Dominating the Full-Size SUV Segment?

When reviewing developments on this topic from earlier years, discussions mainly focused on the Model X’s capabilities and speculation about future designs like a Cybertruck-based SUV. Recurrent feedback highlighted the insufficient cargo and seating space in Tesla’s larger vehicles. Compared to current conversations, there has been a marked escalation in online advocacy, with more consumers vocalizing specific desires for a full-size, three-row configuration that rivals established bestsellers from Chevrolet, GMC, and Ford. Meanwhile, other electric models such as the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and Kia EV9 have joined the competition, intensifying expectations for Tesla to fill the gap.

Is the Model X Addressing Family SUV Demands?

Tesla’s Model X, although marketed as a luxury SUV, features design choices—such as falcon-wing doors and a comparatively compact third row—that limit its roominess and practicality as a full-size family vehicle. Reports indicate its cargo and interior space remain insufficient for larger families or significant road travel needs. According to CEO Elon Musk, production for the Model X and Model S is largely upheld for nostalgia rather than high consumer demand.

Are Enthusiasts Pushing for a Cybertruck-Inspired Family SUV?

Demand for Tesla to design a full-size SUV based on the Cybertruck platform has grown, with fans calling for a “people mover” that leverages Tesla’s recent architectures but offers greater capacity, comfort, and utility. As one enthusiast stated:

A legitimate, comfortably sized 3-row family SUV. Not an undersized egg-shaped one with a 3rd row that can only fit contortionists, and design-limiting gimmicks like falcon wing doors that just add cost/complexity for a customer set that doesn’t want them.

Despite these requests, Tesla has yet to announce concrete plans, and recent statements from company presentations indicate future vehicles might move away from the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton.

Which Brands Are Dominating the Full-Size SUV Segment?

Currently, the full-size SUV market is dominated by combustion engine models such as Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Ford Expedition, each selling in significant volume. New electric models from Rivian, GMC, and Kia suggest automakers are responding to the growing demand for spacious EVs, but Tesla’s absence remains apparent. These market trends reveal an opportunity for Tesla but also the risk of ceding early market share to rivals.

Tesla’s continued lack of a full-size SUV keeps it on the sidelines of a major vehicle segment in North America. Market patterns suggest that electrified full-size SUVs are growing in appeal, particularly for families requiring more space and functionality than current Tesla offerings provide. Consumers repeatedly mention interior flexibility, seat comfort, and genuine three-row capacity as high priorities. Tesla could leverage current Cybertruck technology, but their publicized plans imply that production simplicity and cost remain higher priorities than niche design. For buyers monitoring the EV space, tracking Tesla’s future announcements will remain crucial, as any decision to enter this segment could alter market dynamics and accelerate widespread adoption of larger electric vehicles.

  • Tesla’s lineup lacks a true full-size SUV option.
  • Consumers seek three-row electric SUVs with real family space.
  • Competitors like Rivian and GMC already target this segment.
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Kaan Demirel
By Kaan Demirel
Kaan Demirel is a 28-year-old gaming enthusiast residing in Ankara. After graduating from the Statistics department of METU, he completed his master's degree in computer science. Kaan has a particular interest in strategy and simulation games and spends his free time playing competitive games and continuously learning new things about technology and game development. He is also interested in electric vehicles and cyber security. He works as a content editor at NewsLinker, where he leverages his passion for technology and gaming.
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