How (And How Not) To Tow WIth Your EV!

[@ariisaac5111]

Very interesting tips and guide for ev towing. Thanks! Do you, nikki, or anyone have any input on how ice vehicles compare to EV vehicles in all the key respects of towing that outlined in this video? For example, do they experience the same or similar hit/impact to fuel efficiency mileage / range? How about with respect to safety you're getting out of bad situations? I would think that Evie's having more power and torque might be helpful in certain situations compared to ice.

[@originaljws]

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on tow vehicles like the Ramcharger serial hybrid configuration as a daily driver EV with frequent (~monthly) long range towing obligations. I'd like to retire my 20yr old gas guzzling tow rig, and I'd like an EV for regular driving, but there aren't a lot of options that could give me both. Should I hold out and go for Edison Motor's retro-fit?

[@stevewausa]

Automakers want to sell you a high profit ICE SUV or pickup truck if you want to tow anything.

[@Sailorman6996]

It's a bit confusing how for example the LEAF can load more than 600kg inside the car, but no more than a bicycle rack behind it. Interesting how Subaru Solterra can tow 1700kg (with extended drivers license), and Toyota bZ4x can only tow 750kg, no matter what license. These cars is very similar. My guess many brands are scared of bad reviews from people that have no common sense while they can't make same distance when towing, as they did without towing.

[@Sailorman6996]

This is in Sweden

[@toddfraser3353]

Breaks, Suspension, wheels and strength of body/frame are actually the key drivers for towing than engine or motor strength. Towing but more stress on the rear suspension, than the front ones, some cars built without any towing in mind have suspension designed for weight in the center vs at the back end.

[@loungelizard836]

@@toddfraser3353 I think suspensions are universally designed to support an off-center vehicle CoG, as this happens every time a car goes up or down a steep slope. I suspect the most important (and highest failure point) is the transmission, which is the most delicate part and most stressed in towing. (And is a part which 99% of EVs do not have.)