Towing with an EV

[@andrewjditton]

Please check out the description below this video for sources, and for any corrections or amendments that have been made. Thanks for watching!

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

It’s such a shame that some people have to have a go at others for no reason. I am grateful for your honest and informative videos. Thanks Andrew. 👍👍

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you so much!

[@ayebrow]

I’m not sure it’s always for “no reason” that people post negative comments about EVs. There is an immensely well funded effort from those who gain from delaying their adoption to spread such talking points around. And a surprisingly high number of people who claim they need to drive 500miles, and refuel in minutes 😀

[@Rexjackson007]

Absolutely the best explanation of EV towing ever! Keep being brave Andrew we are 101% behind you here in Australia where things are miles worse than the UK. WE TRULY HAD TEARS IN OUR EYES WHEN YOU ANNOUNCED THEY WERE RESTING YOU!

[@drivingthefrontier]

It's not necessary to agree or disagree with this or any other video that any so-called You-Tuber creates. Constructive comments are always useful to the maker, presenter or editor. Destructive and aggressive comments do not improve other viewers understanding of the subject in question but merely cloud it. As another prolific KZbinr one said, if you don't like 'my' videos, move on. That said, the way in which Andrew clearly and decisively details the subject of EV towing and his own experience is testimony to the quality and thought behind these videos. Remember, he has no agenda, he doesn't have to try and help people. Thanks again, we learned a few things from this video ourselves.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers P&J!

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

Yesterday at an autoroute service station near Le Havre in France, I watched two cars with caravans pull up. One was a diesel Passat and the other tow car was a KIA EV6. I watched as I was eating a sandwich the Volkswagen fill up and leave in 5 minutes. The EV6 owner had to find somewhere to unhitch his caravan, then park in the charging bay. 40 minutes later he had to hitch up again before leaving. A diesel Passat can easily go twice the distance when towing a caravan than a KIA EV6.

[@jonbethell8456]

The best unbiased and balanced review I've seen about the pros and cons of EV's. Your comments are equally applicable to non towing EVs. I particularly liked the point you make that no car is green whether it be EV, hydrogen, petrol or diesel. Some are just less damaging to the environment than others. Keep up the good work 👍

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Jon.

[@tiemenbos5446]

Must say I was laughing quite a bit at the exact moment you said something about being at the camp site very early but not disturbing your neighbors due to engine noise. Except for the famous Kia 'Plong plong plong' when reversing. :D Great video!

[@ColsPinballMods]

It may be worth adding the cheap rates available for home charging! I pay 7.5p KWh from 12:30-4:30 and keep topped up with the excess my Solar panels generate. Octopus GO an EV tariff. Keep up the great work A.D. 👍

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Smart!

[@IngramCars]

Your reviews have been eye opening, demonstrating what is on many caravaners minds that it is indeed possible to safely tow with an EV. Frustratingly the caravan club magazines only seem to go as far as testing hybrids. An early adopter you are way ahead of the game, well done for an informed and detailed review. Thank you.

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks Simon!

[@neilclark9661]

Glad you are exploring this, as current EV owners this is what we need to know before purchasing a caravan. Well done! Not found info anywhere else!

[@andrewjditton]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Andrew.

[@matthewgrinell3513]

Great video Andrew, I will be joining you in the next couple of weeks with my new EV ready for towing in the 2023 season.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

What's your weapon of choice?

[@matthewgrinell3513]

@@rogerstarkey5390 Volvo C40 😁

[@andrewjditton]

Great stuff Matthew!

[@albertbasas4447]

One of the best reviews!!! And as you say and people needs to understand, is your “personal” journey. I’m at the car industry and in particular in the battery area, so really great review!!! I just got a new caravan and a PHEV car, it’s a huge improvement on towing, I enjoy the silence during the main operation to attach and de-attach, maybe the cons is the consumption when towing. One great thing I’m using quite a lot is the one pedal drive, it’s so great in urban areas. I would like the Campings to have enable to charge the PHEVS/BEVS in the same caravan spot, it will enable to drive only electric during the days you are settled. Thanks for the review and yes, in some years we will see a big improvement on chemistries and ssb that will facilitate more all of us to change to electric.

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks Albert - and many thanks for seeing the video as it was intended to be seen. Yes, there are a LOT of improvements that need to be made, but hopefully with more people doing it, and sharing their experiences, things will improve. Best wishes.

[@ThatMicro43Guy]

Thanks Andrew. There was one very important point which you missed in my opinion and that is the restrictions on size/weight of caravan which EVs are able to tow. I have a Conqueror 565 with an MTPLM of 1870Kg. There are very few EVs legal to tow it and those I know of are well over double the £40k you were suggesting in this video. There are several points I would disagree with/contest and several I agree on but as you say there are right ways and wrong ways to do so and these are your own opinions which I applaud you for giving. Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. Oh and send my love to the Hebrides, a place I happily lived throughout 1985/86 when I was in the RAF at Benbecula. I loved the place and intend bringing my van up there before too long to reacquaint myself with my old home.

[@andrewjditton]

One line I missed out of this video - but remembered it for the newsletter - was 'Towing with an EV requires a level of commitment that is not needed with an ICE car.' Part of that is the need to go for a smaller caravan. However, only last year, 1600kg for a £40k car was a pipe dream. Hopefully max tow weights will increase as caravan weights come down. I hope you make it back to the islands soon! Slàinte.

[@ianellis1846]

Hi Andrew - great video. Our other vehicle (smaller) is an EV and agree, if you have off road parking it’s a no brainier for me. I do understand if you have limited travel time then charging is a challenge. Having said that, my normal driving EV I enjoy stopping to charge and taking a short break. It is a shame that some people get defensive, I’ve also had it a lot. In reality, we all enjoy getting away in whatever we have and we should just enjoy looking at the options. In reality, we’re all likely to be driving EVs at some point. Thanks for your great content on all your videos!

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Ian, sorry to hear you've also had to put up with the same.

[@garrygreen3210]

Very informative Andrew, this gives a very balanced overview of the pros and cons of EVs generally, with of course special reference to the issues involved with towing. Well done and keep up the good work!

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

I got the MG electric. I got stuck on the motorway with three broken charges in three different service stations on the M4! It was so stressful I gave it back and have now got petrol! Shame really? Beautiful car but we are not geared up just yet! ❤

[@andrewjditton]

Oh that's sad to hear, but sadly it's also true. Its the charging network that needs to improve - and quickly!

[@francoisgagne2651]

Thanks Andrew for the very unbiased informative video. I own a teardrop camper (950 lbs) which is presently towed by my 2017 KIA Sorento V6 AWD. Your video convinced me into investigated into an EV....Now, I need to make my mind on the right model...

[@waynehobbs5175]

Excellent objective reporting as per usual Andrew. I have loved watching your channel over the years and you are so refreshingly unbiased. I realise the show is UK centric and therefore the relevance to us in Australia varies but is always interesting. On running cost of EV vs ICE I agree that providing energy will average out cheaper on the EV even here in Australia where electricity at rapid chargers is about 55c/kWh and 20c to 40c from home depending on State and time of day. Our diesel is about $2.30/l and as EVs generally use 2kWh vs 1 litre of diesel to travel the same distance the saving is large. Also servicing a BEV is only about 1/2 to 2/3 that of a diesel vehicle. However, insurance and depreciation on that higher initial purchase price swallows a significant amount more money. In Australia the average registered car is 12 years old and has been for decades. A 12 year old BEV would need considerable money spent on battery replacement to stay drivable. Whereas a diesel vehicle doing average km at 12 years old has only done 240,000km which is about 2/3 of its life so is resellable at a higher price so depreciation is much less than EV that might be a throwaway at 12 years old. You and Dougal keep up the fine work. Blessings. Howe

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM It beats me that anyone could have misunderstood your original video- but there is no accounting for some... Your responses and explanations here were excellent, as ever. Keep e-towing!!! YAM xx

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks my friend xx

[@anneshirley1748]

Thank you Andrew, excellent video! Yes, people only criticise because they feel bad and want you to feel bad or even worse than they do, more to be pitied than scorned! They think the whole of the rest of the world all think the same way as they do! No-one I know thinks like that!! You have been honest about all the pros and cons and you obviously feel you have made the right choice for you! Well done! Hugs xxx 🥰🐕😘

[@k9caravanning313]

Not sure why people have felt the need to be to be so negative or abusive about your vlogs. If anything your vlogs have been very informative and eye opening. I still feel the UK isn’t ready for this kind of technology driving solo let alone towing but it obviously can be done. For the moment I can’t see EV’s fitting in my life but I am slowly coming round to the idea. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Walter205]

Hello Andrew. I am watching from the Netherlands. It is great that you let us see the pros en cons of an EV. Thank you very much!

[@happysporran]

Excellent balanced video, I drive a diesel but recognise the advantages of an ev. I'm encouraged that an experienced tower like yourself chose an ev. Many thanks.

[@stephenfinch4946]

Thanks Andrew, great unbiased view. Hope to meet you at the show next Saturday. Steve.

[@andrewjditton]

See you there Stephen!

[@ObiePaddles]

You so deserve more subscribers. Great and impartial thoughts.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you!

[@aculeus1971]

Useful video. A lot of Tesla superchargers are now open to non-Tesla EVs and some sites have pull-through charging stalls so the caravan doesn’t have to be unhitched . Prices as low as £0.34/kWh.

[@andrewjditton]

Wow! At that price it's definitely worth looking into! Cheers.

[@alanfasbury]

Has to be the best EV video I've ever seen. I have a hybred Toyota Yaris and it's transformed my petrol usage. Last week i spent £16 in petrol, yes a low week, but not unusual. Hybred, for ne, is the answer to my motoring needs. I cant charge at home as i do not park outside and i cannot afford full petrol cars. Full EV is an option i want but cannot happen for me,yet.

[@petebird7171]

As usual a very balanced view of everything and as quite rightly stated the lack of charging facilities is the EVs Achilles heel at the moment, thanks for taking the time out to make this video, 👍👍👍👍

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks Pete, it took a long time to make this one!

[@markmclellan7146]

Hi Andrew, very informative. I'm not sure why some people are giving you a hard time about this after all you are supplying useful information free of charge (no pun intended :-) I'm on the fence myself about all this but by watching your videos and doing my own research I can make the best possible decision. Many thanks 🙂

[@MrKlawUK]

a lot of criticism seems to be from people that think they’d be hard to live with. But thats exactly *why* videos like Andrews are valuable - to give real world examples of how they are to live with. With a caravan in this case but also more generally. Real informaiton can be valuable when reviewers will tend to skim over the real practicalities

[@ayebrow]

This was excellent Andrew, as are all your videos. I found your channel via a YT recommendation, since I am a very longstanding follower of Robert Llewellyn’s Fully Charged, and have gone back and watched lots of your pre-EV ones as well, which are great (particularly the How To Hebrides ones) I’m sure that Fully Charged would jump at the chance of doing some kind of collaboration with you, and since Robert has interviewed Toddington Harper (CEO of GridServe), he could perhaps get you to put your concerns about being able to easily charge an EV while hooked-up directly to him.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi, many thanks for you comment and I am beyond grateful that you think that the Fully Charged Show would want anything to do with me! I'm in awe of their productions and I guess I think I'm just a bit too small for them to want to have anything to do with me. But hey, now you come to mention it, maybe I'll drop them a line... Cheers!

[@ayebrow]

Hi Andrew! I’m beyond happy that you replied 😀 Fully Charged are in the process of relaunching their sister channel (Fully Charged +) into The Everything Electric Show, which will carry their home energy content as well as all the podcasts Robert Llewellyn does. The interviews RL has done with Toddington Harper of GridServe (most recent is “The New Sunlight) are on that channel, along with dozens of others. I think your touring videos with an EV have been absolutely eye-opening and beautifully filmed and edited. I grew up in Scotland, and have spent a lot of time on Skye, around Loch Hourn and in Glencoe and the Fort William area, and you capture the landscape, environment and the people of Scotland wonderfully. And your pros/cons of living with and towing with an EV are, in my view, exactly the kind of content that RL would want to explore and discuss - exactly as he did all those years ago when EVs were very much just getting going in the market. I realise they have grown a lot since RL was a one-man band with dodgy mike placements etc. but what you’re doing has to be of interest to them. Keep up the great work in any case - I sent some of my favourites of your videos to a friend of mine in Glasgow who is thinking of getting a van, and he’s already passed it on to his son 😀

[@colinjoyceart]

Sorry to hear you're getting the trolls with their comments Andrew. I've always watched whatever you produce for its entertainment value as well as being very useful and informative. I don't have a caravan and can't afford to upgrade to electric any time soon but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy your videos, does it. We continue to enjoy trips in the old diesel motorhome but hope one day electric MHs will become commonplace and affordable.

[@philipbrown4602]

Well said Andrew, as an ev owner for the lat couple of years, I too would not go back to fossil fuel. Though I gave up towing some time ago, I would defiantly tow with an ev if needed now, it makes sense. Keep up the good work and a woof to Dougal.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Philip!

[@explorer806]

definitely defiant!

[@greenbaron6822]

Thanks Andrew for the video. I really enjoy your approach to your videos and how you present the information. I’m still not convinced about electric vehicles and all the infrastructure that supports them, and apart from anything else I still enjoy towing my caravan with my Volvo XC90 😊. However, I do appreciate where your coming from with how you feel about your ev. Please don’t let the trolls put you off. The vast majority of us who subscribe to and watch your videos know that you do it for the best reasons. And as for Dougal, he is such a star ❤️. Keep doing what you’re doing Andrew 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers GB! Nice thumbnail by the way - is that an Austerity 0-6-0?

[@greenbaron6822]

@@andrewjditton yes it is. I took the picture at the Isle of Wight heritage steam railway. I thought she was just beautiful.

[@micksontheroad]

Thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Your closing remarks re. upgrading to EV, hybrid or staying petrol/diesel are very helpful in crystallising one’s thoughts on which way to jump at this point in time. 👍

[@andrewjditton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertclarke7711]

First class information and presentation. Well done Andrew👍

[@scottwilson5426]

Unfortunately every body has opinions and yes it has to be respected.. however, some opinions are so ludicrously daft they're not even worth considering. Love the lovers and ignore the haters and keep going as your contents great! Dougals a star! Your videos are entertaining, informative, polished, professional and witty! Can't wait for the next!

[@nevetslocin]

Thank you for your informative review, it has helped me with my choice of my next car, atm I have a Mitsubishi PHEV outlander which tows no problem.

[@whereveraway]

Thanks for this video. Very informative and confirms my thoughts on waiting for longer.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garethlightfoot3665]

Great share of your own personal experience. You can do no more than say honestly how you find the whole situation. There will always be people who see no wrong with something, and then their polar opposite’s who are determined to see no right. Keep up the impartiality 👍

[@snacklofter]

Most helpful and informative Andrew - many thanks.👍👍

[@Skyonroad000]

Great video, Andrew! I feel sad for the crap you have to put up. But I'm glad by the way you deal with it. Cheers!

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks 👍

[@viktorklisursky2515]

Thank you for your honest video. Even though I tow with a diesel car and have no plans of changing that in near future I found your videos very interesting and informative. I definitely see the benefits of towing with an EV and regardless of that it's not suitable for me, I hope I would start seeing more caravans attached to EVs. Cheers!

[@lindafielding6733]

Very informative. Thanks for such a comprehensive account of the pros and cons. I’m not in a position to buy an electric car at present but hope that eventually I’ll be able to afford one.

[@jondwilly58]

Another informative video Andrew,as you know we already tow with an EV,3 trips so far and all absolutely fine so far, for instance we live in Herefordshire and we visited St Agnes in Cornwall a distance of 226miles , one midpoint charge whilst having lunch for 1 hr ,definitely the way forward.

[@andrewjditton]

Great stuff Jonathan! Please do sign up for the Newsletter if you haven't already so we can band together :)

[@jondwilly58]

@@andrewjditton I signed up earlier

[@waynecartwright7276]

We are getting our tow bar fitted to our Ioniq 5 this week and cant wait to tow our Bailey D4-3

[@andrewjditton]

Great stuff Wayne! I'd be thrilled if you subscribed to the new Newsletter Electric Touring and shared your experience in the comments section. Go on! Go on go on go on go on go on go on... ;@)

[@waynecartwright7276]

@@andrewjditton done

[@avidviewer1]

Really enjoyed this one. I too put up with charging stress (and with the dreadful lack of maintenance throughout the infrastructure, sadly there's plenty of it), but who knows how I'll feel if things get even worse in the future? Thanks for a very useful and informative video!

[@johndobson5375]

A good and useful video, but two things were left out. The weight limit of trailers and the inevitable transfer of car tex take to EVs. The window of cheap to run EVs is short HMG has to get the tax from somewhere.

[@wilkoone9155]

I got a new Enyaq IV80x with a tow hitch a fortnight ago. I have already been to France with a trailer. Off to Spain tomorrow, too early for me to comment on the towing experience yet, but the combination handles very well.

[@andrewjditton]

Fantastic! Please please do subscribe to my Electric Touring newsletter and let us know how you get on in the comments. I'm curious to know what effect a smaller trailer has on the range - way less than a caravan I am sure. Bon voyage!

[@wilkoone9155]

@@andrewjditton Happy to join you Andrew, please send me the link.

[@keithware5314]

Thanks for the video, I'm not a caravan person but I do own an ev and I agree with your statements, I think you are spot on with your assessments.

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks Keith!

[@rebeccagreen1890]

It's amazing that you have chosen to tow with an EV! Are you talking at the Motorhome show at the NEC this month?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Rebecca, I was on stage talking about it at the October show, so I won't be this time around I'm afraid.

[@rebeccagreen1890]

@@andrewjditton Oh ok it would have been lovely to have met you.

[@quentinsf]

Very nicely done! Driving my previous EV, which had a tiny range and much slower charging than today's cars, I would often wish I was in my campervan. But it wasn't because I wanted my diesel engine, or because I minded the charging delays. I just thought it would be nice to have a cup of tea or forty winks while the charge happened. We're getting closer...

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Quentin. From Düsseldorf this year I did report on a Mercedes EQV-based all-electric campervan, so be careful what you wish for my friend! ;)

[@markhowells-prescott9598]

Hi good evening Andrew I've been driving Evs vans and cars done about 150k in 5 years loved it the first time I tried one. Glad it's cool towing one thing I've never tired. Kind regards

[@pierre5637]

très belle vidéo, j'apprécie la prise de recul sur les technologies actuelles et à venir....

[@MrKb1959]

Brilliantly informative, thanks ,I ordered a white EV6 GTS line single motor last March,due in jan 😡

[@andrewjditton]

Wow, hopefully will be worth the wait!

[@tdoubt100]

A well balanced view Andrew. Thanks for this.

[@stevenigelthespringers4391]

Another great video. Keep it up. I’ve loved towing with my ev6 all year and look forward to many more!!

[@paoloallen]

Brilliant video Andrew, so well explained... unlike some on KZbin....we had an electric car for a year but had to give it up as it simply wouldn't have the range that we needed... gonna wait for a bit until things get a lot better, then we can check again for the results.....see you soon 'Paolo and Roger aka 'The camp Caravanners'

[@EV-Diary]

I have Kia Niro ev and to charge my car on a cheap overnight tariff costs £4.98 for 300 miles. I also do about 40,000 miles a year and always use public chargers. The infustructure is always improving it’s still not perfect but it’s really getting there

[@cb72-p8w]

Another very informative and balanced video. The future is obviously electric but the early and mid-adopters will pay the price and be guinea pigs for the rest of us. Rapid charging = heat = increased degradation of the batteries. I know someone with a well known make of EV who is going back to diesel, as over a few years and 38k miles his max range has dropped by 40%. Who would want to buy a second-hand EV with weary batteries?

[@andrewjditton]

As you rightly say, how batteries are treated is vital. Too much rapid charging and yes, they degrade quicker than someone who AC charges at home.

[@ayebrow]

My understanding is that this was only the case with cars like the early Nissan Leaf, which has only passive battery cooling, whereas more modern EVs with better battery management can handle rapid charging with no more degradation than normal charging (which is to say, very little) The OP is right that early adopters will suffer impact of some of these developmental issues, of course, but I cannot see how they will not be dealt with given the pace of change in EV technology

[@lifebeyondbricks]

Excellent video Andrew, must of taken ages getting all the facts and figures for this. Thank you for educating people. The AFV and ICE vehicle debate will run and run and don’t understand why people on both sides of the argument can get so animated and evangelical about it. I have driven many full EV’s passenger cars and agree that for an everyday vehicle they drive so much better than there ICE counterparts, to add to this even if a small amount of miles are driven from renewable energy this has to be better for the environment than burning fossil fuels.

[@andrewjditton]

Quite! For towing, there is nothing like it. Yet so many people seem to think that only hipsters drive EVs. I wish... I could never pull off the beard or man bun ;@)

[@50654570]

Dougal was the most trustworthy back up camera. Well done! 😄

[@steveb1856]

I recent had an Electric car for the day. A Nissan Leaf. The acceleration is outstanding, almost like my early 2000s BMW M3! But change direction and you are aware of the weight. At low speed the quietnesses is nice but at normal road speed and at faster speeds the major noise in any car is tyre road noise and wind noise and it’s wasn’t significantly quieter than my diesel Nissan X-Trail. Range looks good on the display but once you start driving normally it drops like a stone, guess that’s why the inside lane on motorways are usually full of electric cars trundling at 50mph. For average local driving I’d be open to having one but buying one with my own money at 3x the price of a decent equivalent it’s a non starter, we’ll keep our existing ice motors running for many years yet.

[@ayebrow]

That’s really interesting, because on the most recent trip we did in a hired ICE vehicle earlier in the summer, we were driving at 60-65mph to keep our fuel consumption down, and were overtaken by a BMW i3, a 2018 model Nissan Leaf, a couple of Kia e-Niros and more Teslas than you could shake a stick at. Didn’t see any EVs going as slowly as we were, since I guess fuel cost for them wasn’t so much of an issue as it was for us.

[@tomcrawford4153]

Fantastic and well researched piece, thanks so much. Would love to know the comparable efficiency rating for ICE

[@terryjones1682]

Andrew, well done this was an amazing video and well worth watching. Keep up the good work !

[@grahamtoyn2912]

,Another great informative video from you Andrew, I thought it was very well put together.It was good the way you pointed out the myths and the truths of owning and using a battery electric vehicle compared to a fossil fuels one.I own a fully electric car which is an MG zs ev which I've owned for two and a half years and find the experience phenomenal,I would never go back to a fossil fueld car .I've just ordered a new MG4 with a 64kwh battery and it has got vehicle to load connectivity and is able to tow UpTo 500kg, although I wouldn't be looking at buying an EV to tow a caravan as I have a motorhome albeit a diesel powered one.What I would say to any one before they discount thinking of buying an EV is to go and try one out on an extended test drive and then make your mind up.Once again Andrew I'm looking forward to your next video.Regards Graham toyn.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Graham, agree 100%. I think if more people had the chance to 'test tow' with an EV they'd get one in a heart beat. Interesting to hear about the MG, cheers!

[@davidsaville8178]

Hi Andrew grate video and very informative. It’s just a great shame that the infrastructure is nowhere near good enough at the moment. I also worry that as the demand heightens this is only going to get worse.

[@ayebrow]

Please check out the interview that Robert Llewellyn does with Toddington Harper of GridServe (“The New Sunlight”) In it he explains that the rate at which people are adopting EVs is indeed outstripping the industry that is trying to install charging stations, with the belief this summer is the greatest crunch point. He makes clear that his company and others are on track to build a lot more, and that the backlog of sites being developed over this winter and into spring will mean things should dramatically improve. A lot will depend on whether the recent price rises in rapid charging will put people off, although that most impacts those that only use rapid chargers, which is the minority.

[@davidsaville8178]

The thing is that it’s not just the larger network charging infrastructure that has to get better it’s also the ability to charge at home. The average house I would guess has at least 2 cars and in moving to electric that’s going to affect electrical loads within houses not withstanding the fact that gas to houses will be phased out putting even greater strain on household electrical supplies and the wider network. This on top of the uk potentially having future issues with electrical demand makes me wonder if this just a little soon without thinking things through. To me wouldn’t it make more sense to invest in making environmental fuels to power existing cars instead of reinventing the wheel so to speak

[@andrewparle4]

Hi Andrew, brilliant video as usual, you have answered all the questions I had on ev ownership, and explained everything in so well. I can't afford an ev at the moment, but hope my next car is electric, many thanks.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnriley5844]

That was a really objective take on the EV topic Andrew, thank you. Personally, if I could only afford it, I would have your exact setup. Please ignore the haters.

[@edwinmcallister3698]

Andrew, I am an avid follower of your excellent presentations. I watched this one with expectation and enjoyed it tremendously. However, you apparently missed the elephant in the room - the average, affordable EC can only tow a maximum of 750kg. I own a Swift Elegance 530 with an MTPLM of 1685kg and to tow it I would need to spend a great deal to get a suitable tow-car. I note that you had to get rid of your beloved Airstream in order to take the EV route. Hopefully with the new battery technology in the wings and other technologies coming out of the wood-work, there may be hope for us poorer caravanners in the future. Keep up the good work. P.S. I hear the Dethleffs are trialling a caravan which drives itself - maybe you could give us an update of what is up and coming?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Edwin, only 12 months ago a £45k EV could only tow a maximum of 1200kg (Skoda Enyaq AWD). This year, the same outlay will give you an EV that can tow 1600kg. You're right, the heavy pullers are all executive cars with executive price tags, but hopefully the price/tow limit differential will continue to narrow. I covered the Dethleffs Coco e-Home from Düsseldorf a few years ago when it was first announced. It's gone very quiet since and their parent company (Thor) has since applied the same tech to the Airstream e-Stream. I'm not sure if that will ever become viable though - it's far simpler and arguably more effective to work on the aerodynamics of the trailer. Cheers!

[@JohnnyJolt]

I enjoy your Vedic’s. I am looking at an EV6 but have recently changed to a Tesla Model Y. Kia has called me four times for an EV6 but the prices on all offers has been $15,000 to $20,000 over MSRP. That is way too much profit.

[@andrewjditton]

Ouch!

[@paulthejudge]

Brilliant thank you. I use an old caravan with a weight if 780 kg and seeing lightweight caravans now are no where near this, is going backwards with construction techniques the future ?

[@andrewjditton]

Could well be!

[@charlenewoodland2685]

Hi Mr. Ditton, thank you for your video. I had my first towing experience and yes you are right so smooth. I ran into a problem with the trailer lights drastically reducing my range. Are you familiar with this issue? Is there a solution? I have an Ioniq 5. Thank you again.

[@andrewjditton]

Not heard of that issue before. Are your trailer lights halogen or LED? If halogen, then maybe switch to LED.

[@CURZONDAVID]

Excellent and very objective imho. Would love to replace my diesel Tig with an EV. I’m not sure we are quite ready yet. I run an i3 as my main car so am already a convert. But, I’d suggest you research hydrogen more. It’s a dead end for the most part is the peer reviewed conclusion. Happy to post links. Overall a refreshing approach to the EV world where so many reviewers just come over as superfans. I’d be interested in a model Y opinion from you ?

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks! Yes, I had an interesting conversation with a doctor of biochemistry who explained that H2 is not as viable as some would like to think. I'd love to try a model Y but not sure I have the clout when it comes to a Press Car for a week :-/

[@clivepierce1816]

An excellent explainer. Keep up the good work! Regarding the embodied emissions in EV manufacture, while it is generally the case that these are higher than for ICE vehicles, it is an over simplification to suggest that the associated carbon debt is equivalent to 60,000 miles of use. This figure varies substantially depending on the carbon intensity of the power supply and the vehicle specification. For example, if you mostly charge your EV from solar panels (as we do) the pay back is substantially sooner - as little as ~20000 miles. See Carbon Brief’s review of this topic for a comprehensive discussion of this issue.

[@bobhalliday8934]

Thanks Andrew great open and honest review 😊

[@glennlingard7851]

All very well with a caravan having to take it off to charge, any advice on my livestock trailer full of cattle on a long haul?

[@drsunkang]

Hello. Thanks foryourvideo. Enjoying watching herr in korea. Do I need to install anything or modify anything for the rear axle suspension?

[@michaelgarry1]

Thank you Andrew very informative, as always 👍

[@nickabbott5676]

very enjoyable and informative video. am hoping that the ev market will open up soon, we really only want a basic car with no gizmos. we have a ssang yong korando which tows our basecamp easily. would like more ev car reviews at some time.

[@stitch4076]

Another great video. Balanced and informative and entertaining. I’m sorry to hear about receiving negative comments and love the way you dealt with them. Keep being yourself we love you for that. Hug for Dougal xx

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you so much!

[@barryjmarling]

Very interesting and informative video,great looking car.👍🏻

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it Barry.

[@brianmcclure8012]

Nicely balanced analysis Andrew

[@andywaring12]

Brilliant video, Andrew. Very grateful for your insights and research. I already drive an ev and I'm just on the verge of ordering an EV6 so I can tow but am concerned about a lack of space for an aftermarket spare. I'd love to know how you accommodate this given you are often in remote locations?

[@andrewjditton]

No spare Andy. I have CAMC Mayday. When the Airstream tyre blew near John o' Groats a few years ago they were great. I guess I'm just keeping my fingers crossed.

[@Bernie_Outdoors]

Great informative video, thank you for explaining in understandable language. 😎

[@joesrvhome]

Thanks for this video...love the mith busting of the EV...stay safe and enjoy!

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks my friend!

[@antburrows6710]

I think we spoke when you were on site about 2 months ago. I’ve an ev6 myself, very informative video, still think you could charge off the sites post….

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Ant, no you can't charge from the site bollard, you have to plug in via the caravan (where charging is permitted) so you're limited to 10 amps. Cheers!

[@VeganHiker]

Very interesting video. I have a hybrid vehicle, not used for towing, that is at 165,000 miles and over 14 years old. It is still going strong. I do like not having to worry about finding a charging station. I would consider an EV for our next vehicle when I'm confident that there are enough charging stations in this part of the US. As to the psychological defensiveness, that is also an issue for vegetarians and vegans. People think that you are saying something about them and their choices. It is a personal choice for me.

[@garyrichardson865]

Great feature as always. Keep the updates coming! 🚗🚌👍x

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you! Will do!

[@JohnRawlings5]

Very balanced and informative, Andrew.

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks John!

[@PaganAbroad]

Great analysis mate - we all have to deal with ignorant people everyday on multiple topics - I feel your pain 🙏

[@steveheron9202]

Really balanced discussion thank you

[@petesig93]

V2L is also available on the new Hyundai Ioniq 6, which I have bought. 2 months in and I LOVE it!

[@andrewjditton]

Good to know!

[@vladimirkarvacka8279]

Andrew I like your video bud this it excellent explanation what I have ever seen Many thanks for that.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad it helped

[@ahillvfr]

Another very informative video 👍 I have just ordered a new Kia Nero EV as a company vehicle (budget would not stretch to a EV6 😭) unable to really tow anything and the range and charging time is much less but are looking forward to the new way of driving, as you say the future is Now 👍 - see that Kia have a charging app, do you use it ?

[@andrewjditton]

I do Adrian, mostly because they've given me a good rate with Ionity for 12 months (25p/kWh, for as long as it lasts...)

[@ahillvfr]

@@andrewjditton sounds like a goos deal, have already downloaded the app but have not registered yet as the car is not arriving until March 😤

[@lynnhirst1]

Thank you Andrew ,as always a brilliant video , explained a lot I didn't know and knowlage is power ,if you pardon the pun 🤭 thank you for your honesty as always ,really opened my eyes to Ev's

[@katrinaclosier4872]

Great video Andrew, thanks 😊

[@travelcampervansandmore]

Most fast public chargers I use now charge £0.68 per kwh. The main problem is finding a charger which is both available and working. Also if you are in London, good luck to you.

[@markwhitmore7789]

There is really nothing to disagree with... because you give a balanced view from a variety of perspectives (... but being social media I wouldn't put it past someone to try 🤣). Great watch!!! 👍

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Mark!

[@stuartvialls8384]

thank you Andrew for doing this fact filled vlog. I'm not ready for an ev yet, but it's good to hear a real time experience of an ev user. to those that feel it's easy to say negative to someone giving their opinion, unless they can back it up with fact, best they go and look in a mirror. Again, well done, Andrew

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Stuart!

[@mwffoto7698]

Great video Thankyou. Very informative. Out of interest, as a solo traveler, how do you check your lights when you hook up the van?

[@andrewjditton]

Indicators and sidelights are easy. Tool box on the brake pedal takes care of that! Sometimes you can get away with reflections off a wall or something, but most of the time it's a quick run to the back. All the best.