But why put weaker brakes in Model Y in comparison to car's GAWR capacity?
pure speculation for the purposes of conversation.... my guess is that design intent was centered around more of what we are appearently actually seeing....most Y owners are only using the hitch for very light duty...bike racks, etc... or small trailers only very rarely. It's probably more of an urban station wagon than it is a utility vehicle.
Good question.They clearly did not do that in other Tesla's.
Are you saying this based on a ratio of GVWR to axle weight ratings?..meaning that the other models have the two numbers closer to the same like most other cars and trucks?
I'm left wondering about Sandy Munro's speculation in his tear down video about the Y frame being prepped for air suspension. Perhaps air suspension is planned for the variants with 3rd row seating, and maybe that air suspension will alter the max load ratings.....
I sure do wish a Y owner youtuber with factory tow package would tow a trailer without trailer brakes and right at capacity (3500/350) and evaluate more than just the range, but evaluate handling, stopping, ride quality, etc..... I suppose that anecdotally at least that would answer some of these questions.... if the thing handles well then we'd get an idea about de-rating the numbers.... or if it handles poorly then maybe it has a little something to do with dynamics, wheel base, etc....