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Old 06-08-2020 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
I looked at a Tesla Model X new priced at 92,000 and a new BMW X5 4.0 at 70,000 on the same day. The differences in build quality was astounding. Tesla does however still have the edge in electric drive train performance. I really want a electric vehicle but starting to rethink it. The range and ability to tow on the BMW plus probably about 25,000 less when figuring in discounts makes it a hard choice.
I looked at the model X. IIRC it could tow 5000 pounds, but the towing range was a non-starter. It takes 150-200% of the energy when towing even a small trailer, so unless your lake or campsite is within 100 miles of home, it would require a lot of time at superchargers. #threaddrift
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