Tesla Model Y

[Vekke]

Those big tentacles come from mirrors and smaller ones from roof pillars.

Crunched some numbers today for presentation and did you know that half of your cars consumption comes from wheels and tires. This is true specially on aerodynamic evs.

This calculation is for stock Model Y SR RWD model

[freebeard]

...did you know that half of your cars consumption comes from wheels and tires[?]

Half the NHV as well.

[bwilson4web]

Originally Posted by thingstodo

. . .Did I miss an actual towing capacity for the Model Y

It is a service center installed option. Since I've already got a 2" hitch, I'm looking at a wireless wiring system to operate as 12V powered set of lights. Solves a lot of problems.

Bob Wilson

[redpoint5]

Wireless trailer lights, why didn't I think of that? Trailer lights are one of those constant problem items.

I think I've finally got decent wiring after replacing the Harbor Freight garbage wire that disintegrates even if you keep the trailer in a garage, with speaker wire. Also stopped using garbage crimp connectors and just soldered connections.

[Vekke]

Did some calculations:



50% of Model Y energy consumption comes from wheels and tires. This is true for most evs as well