One thing I dont understand... Your wheel size comparison. The overall circumference of the tire among wheel sizes should be comparable, so why should that effect range? You should be looking at tire sizes if you're comparing to other makes to determine the influence of the overall rotational...
Ha! I spent 3 days and nights forging I-80 from the western border to Laramie (then down 287) one winter.. It's very real. I feel like a solar roof charging option would be essential.
I was sort of assuming you'd be able to remove the 3rd row seat and the versions would be identical. If that's not the case, I may adjust my configuration and go with the 5 seat version.. If the 3rd row takes up battery room to accommodate for a folded flat floor I think the 3rd row is out for...