There are times when additional range is useful. Most cars and even several full-size SUVs have a longer range than the X. Taking a break from being cooped up in a vehicle is easy to remedy: just stop and get out.

Getting gas when you need it can be somewhat more of a problem, especially if you don't plan to be near gas stations very often. Driving through the Mojave desert or off-roading in Death Valley, CA are good examples of the need for extra range.