2025 Tesla Model X vs 2025 Toyota Highlander

The Tesla Model X wins clearly, 86.2 to 67.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety.

2025 Tesla Model X

The 2025 Tesla Model X is sold in the U.S. as a electric large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model X, is EPA-rated at 329 …

2025 Toyota Highlander

The 2025 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …

Verdict · default weights

2025 Tesla Model X

Clear win

The Tesla Model X wins clearly, 86.2 to 67.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety.

Fuel & range2025 Tesla Model X leads by 60.3

Safety2025 Toyota Highlander leads by 12.7

Category · weight	2025 Tesla Model Xoverall 86.2	2025 Toyota Highlanderoverall 67.6
Pricew 4	no data	no data
Fuel & rangew 3	100	39.7
Safetyw 4	75.9	88.6
Space & cargow 2	no data	no data
Performancew 2	no data	no data
Tech & comfortw 3	no data	no data
Warrantyw 2	no data	no data
Overall	86.2	67.6

Tesla Model X: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Tesla Model X

Safety Signal76 C

NHTSA overall—

Frontal / side / rollover— / — / ★★★★★

Recalls3

Owner complaints15 · 2 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutUnspecified (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (3)

Top recalls

highElectrical System25V172000 · 91 vehicles
highElectrical System25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
highAir Bags24V967000 · 487 vehicles

Toyota Highlander

Safety Signal81 B

NHTSA overall★★★★★

Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆

Recalls3

Owner complaints9 · 2 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (3), Unspecified (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2)

Top recalls

highSeat Belts25V872000 · 39 vehicles
highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty

	Tesla Model X	Toyota Highlander
Price	—	—
Price range across trims	—	—
Powertrains	BEV	HEV, GAS
EPA configuration compared	Model X	Highlander Hybrid AWD
Combined mpg / MPGe	98	35
EPA annual fuel cost	$750	$1,800
EV range	329 mi	—
Basic warranty	—	—
Powertrain warranty	—	—
Roadside assistance	—	—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Tesla Model X or the 2025 Toyota Highlander?

The Tesla Model X wins clearly, 86.2 to 67.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Model X scores 86.2 and the 2025 Toyota Highlander 67.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Tesla Model X or the 2025 Toyota Highlander?

2025 Tesla Model X: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.