It's been a while since I posted but I wanted to ask a question. If anyone can help me get my head around this I'd appreciate it.
- I have a model three long range with aero wheels.
- I have the tesla roof racks installed.
- I have a Yakima cargo carrier and I've read many articles here and online about turning it backwards to see if there is better efficiency.
I did a real world test today of 17 km as best I could in a perfect circuit, using the same start band end point.
With the roof rack mounted backwards I was saving 3 W hours per kilometre vs the pointing end forward.
My question is, over a 4000 km road trip does this really translate into a saving worth having it flipped backwards? I know it's just math but I really can't get my head around it and would appreciate any help or any links that could explain if this is worth it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Math was never my best
- I have a model three long range with aero wheels.
- I have the tesla roof racks installed.
- I have a Yakima cargo carrier and I've read many articles here and online about turning it backwards to see if there is better efficiency.
I did a real world test today of 17 km as best I could in a perfect circuit, using the same start band end point.
With the roof rack mounted backwards I was saving 3 W hours per kilometre vs the pointing end forward.
My question is, over a 4000 km road trip does this really translate into a saving worth having it flipped backwards? I know it's just math but I really can't get my head around it and would appreciate any help or any links that could explain if this is worth it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Math was never my best