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Probably reduces aerodynamics and range more than it's helping
by dragosmocrii 3y ago
Probably reduces aerodynamics and range more than it's helping
- Frenchgeek 3y agoOnly if you forget to fold it back before driving.
- Kirby64 3y agoThe solar panels merely existing on the top of the roof are probably enough to offset the additional power gained while sitting still. The drag from a little cargo carrier on top of a Tesla is significant.
- jebarker 3y agoI often see people where I live choosing smaller more fuel efficient vehicles and then permanently keeping a storage box on top. I always wonder if the drag offsets the gas savings.
- fy20 3y agoI drove across Europe a few months ago with a bike on my roof, and I was consuming around 10% more fuel. I'd say it's likely your theory is correct.