pvogel
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Yeah, the drag is a huge effect. Anyone have a comparison of the drag from a boat vs. the drag from a somewhat streamlined trailer that's 10' long?
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The real kicker here is air drag. That's the largest part in energy consumption at 60 mph even with a very aerodynamic car. With a huge boat in a trailer, you are seeing serious air drag and that's what causing the higher energy consumption.
Yeah, the drag is a huge effect. Anyone have a comparison of the drag from a boat vs. the drag from a somewhat streamlined trailer that's 10' long?
Peter+
If you have a similar size/weight boat as Max's, and you drive 150 miles one way to put it in the water, and you don't have 1 or 2 superchargers along the way, then this isn't going to work for you. And might not work even with the superchargers (navigating the boat into the parking lot of the supercharger, unhooking somewhere convenient to go charge, and then returning and reconnecting, sounds like a pain in the rear to me - especially in a smaller parking lot). But that's me.
Blue icon is a trailer for Trailer Mode it appears.
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This sort of dashes any hope of road tripping across the country with a camper trailer.
No Autopark with a trailer connected?? That's it - I'm out!
I like how the Model X's energy consumption cruising with the trailer is almost as high as my EV motor's peak output
Really cool video though, I was really interested to see it in action. Considering how much gas some people use for city towing, this is still huge. I can just imagine every contractor, landscaper, handyman, etc. out there who's probably towing a ton of things, but isn't going more than maybe 70-100 miles a day at most (more available if stops/chargers are available). Combine it with a business lease and I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the MX become extremely popular with businesses--prius-like fuel costs with towing capabilities.
They are saving that feature for a software update... ;-) And they haven't announced it yet, but the robotic snake concept will be extended so it can unhitch the trailer... when you get home, the X will let you get out, and then will auto park the trailer, disconnect, and then park itself in the garage.No Autopark with a trailer connected?? That's it - I'm out!
I also remember reading about a user at the official TM forums towing a very small boat (dingy I think) down the east coast using the Torklift Eco Hitch. He even posted pictures. This was in an S of course.That depends. Someone showed up at the Black Hills Tesla rally last year towing a lightweight, aerodynamic camper trailer with their Model S. I can't find a reference at the moment, but they reported that the towing penalty was quite manageable and allowed for going Supercharger to Supercharger.
I don't see this work out for me to tow my boat (too heavy), so I'm thinking I can skip the tow package- save $750, but can I add it after if I decide that I'd like to tow?
I like how the Model X's energy consumption cruising with the trailer is almost as high as my EV motor's peak output
Really cool video though, I was really interested to see it in action. Considering how much gas some people use for city towing, this is still huge. I can just imagine every contractor, landscaper, handyman, etc. out there who's probably towing a ton of things, but isn't going more than maybe 70-100 miles a day at most (more available if stops/chargers are available). Combine it with a business lease and I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the MX become extremely popular with businesses--prius-like fuel costs with towing capabilities.
IMHO, anybody who is not a racer or a bare bones money saver (doesn't get any options at all) should get the tow package because it not only is worth it for resale value but also might be useful to those who are mentally capable of driving a vehicle towing a trailer "just in case".
Hello, it looks like the hitch receiver completely separates from the X when not needed. Meaning that there is no hitch receiver showing from the back of the SUV at all times. Is this true? If so, I'm in on the towing package. I initially thought no because the receiver was unsightly but it is completely removable, then that's a different story. Thanks
I don't see this work out for me to tow my boat (too heavy), so I'm thinking I can skip the tow package- save $750, but can I add it after if I decide that I'd like to tow?
The tow package is NOT retrofittable. The rear structure of the car is different.