WHY TESLAS ARE BAD AT TOWING

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This video meticulously breaks down the physics behind why current electric vehicles, using the Tesla Model X as a primary example, struggle with towing. The core issue identified is not a lack of torque or capability, but insufficient onboard energy storage (battery size) to overcome the significant energy demands of towing, especially over inclines. Even with impressive efficiency, the Model X, when towing its rated 5,000 lbs, requires more energy than it carries for a 100-mile trip uphill, rendering the task impossible. While the Cybertruck with its larger battery pack shows more promise, it still operates at the edge of its capacity when towing its rated load. The analysis highlights that internal combustion engine vehicles, like the Ford F-150, have a substantial energy advantage due to larger fuel tanks, allowing them to complete similar tasks with much greater efficiency margins. The video concludes that while EVs are not inherently incapable of towing, significant improvements in battery energy density are required before they can match the practical towing capabilities of traditional vehicles.