Tesla Letting Model X Buyers Customize Their Ride

Those who have reserved and are waiting for a Tesla Model X can pass the time with a new car customization dashboard.

As reported by Bloomberg, Signature reservation holders last night were allowed to start picking things like color, wheel size, and whether they wanted to spend an extra $10,000 on the Ludicrous Speed Upgrade

"We're are currently inviting Model X Signature reservation holders to configure their car," a Tesla spokeswoman told PCMag in an emailed statement.

Tesla unveiled a prototype of the Model X, its third battery-powered vehicle, in early 2012, a crossover featuring "falcon wing" rear doors, three rows of seats, and ample storage space.

Described as a blending of SUV and minivan, the ModelF40 X requires a $5,000 down payment to reserve online. Those who have already ordered should get the vehicle this year, but new reservations will be filled in early 2016. The base price for the limited-edition Signature series is $132,000, before a federal tax credit and state or local incentives.

As Bloomberg reported, the Model X Signature edition sports a 90 kilowatt-per-hour battery and an estimated range of 240 miles per charge; it is compatible with Tesla's expanding public Supercharger network.

It didn't take long for folks to pony up the cash for the CUV: Tesla racked up $40 million in reservations for the crossover in just one day. An ongoing promotion, meanwhile, means you can earn up to $10,000 just for referring friends to the electric car maker.

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Editor's Note: This story was updated at 12:40 p.m. Eastern with comment from Tesla.