POWER HUNGRY TESLA MODEL X VS THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST TOWING TEST | ADVENTURE X EP. 2

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This episode of Adventure X puts the Tesla Model X through a demanding towing test, tackling the "world's toughest towing test" up a mountain with a 4,500-pound horse trailer. The primary takeaway is that while the Model X possesses the torque and basic towing capabilities (including air suspension and pre-wired trailer brake controller support), its electric range is severely compromised under load. The vehicle averaged an astonishing 1828 watt-hours per mile during the uphill climb, consuming 17% of its battery and 58 miles of range for just 8 miles of steep ascent. The reviewers found the Model X's stability concerning, noting it felt "a little bit of the tail wagging the dog." A significant drawback highlighted is the impracticality of Supercharging while towing due to trailer size and charger placement, forcing a reliance on a full charge or an ICE vehicle for towing. Ultimately, the team concludes that while electric towing has a future, the current range limitations make it unsuitable for such extreme conditions, opting to tow the trailer back with a truck.