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by JoshGG 898 days ago
Some thoughts:

- aerodynamics make a huge difference. Even in a light trailer. Especially if it has a significant frontal area. That’s for sure.

- towing a trailer may reduce energy recovery from regenerative braking.

- when towing, power requirements on the motors and batteries may move them away from optimal efficiency and design points (that’s a guess).

- the model Y is probably not significantly more aerodynamic than comparable sized car models. But it’s a lot more aerodynamic than a trailer.