agesilaus
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Realistic look at EV Towing
Well those of you all gung ho for new electric p/u should try this realistic look at what to expect: 60 mile real world range when towing, 24 hour (not overnight) recharge on 240 V charger or one week on 120 V
I think electric cars are OK for urban dwellers with short range needs, forget towing.
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lbrjet
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That doesn't sound right to me.
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pianotuna
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Hi,
Here is what Jay Leno has to say: "Inevitable"
https://youtu.be/cH79SuivdAQ
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60 miles seems short unless that is worst case scenario. 24 hr charge might be right for L2 if you happen to arrive perfectly empty and must have full 100% before you go again. 120v is a joke at this level.
While the tow rating is substantial I agree it may not be practical for very many people.
Still try to imagine getting 60 to 80 MPG on this large vehicle that should be able to run a mid 12 second 1/4 mile while you commute, out to dinner, Home Depot, stop for groceries and the rest. Going to be a compelling vehicle for many people. I mean trade that Prius econobox in already.
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now you done did it..... don't tick off those EV's folks..... they get ornery ! ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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pianotuna
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Since when did campgrounds only have 15 amp outlets? It is a nice video--but clearly he did not research charging at campgrounds too well.
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blt2ski
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pianotuna wrote:Since when did campgrounds only have 15 amp outlets? It is a nice video--but clearly he did not research charging at campgrounds too well.
Depends upon the camp ground you are at! Many I have been to, electricity is a no go, nearest water spigot can be a site or two down the lane.....assuming a national forest or state out in the boonies. So dry camping it is.
Local ski area I went too, again, NOT electricity, running water or sewer. So you show up with a full water, LP and a generator to charge house batteries during the 3+ days i was usually up their.....
But with all said and done, EV's are probably not fully capable for towing at this moment in human history. Next year or decade I reserve the right to change opinion, and say EV rigs can tow reasonably well etc.
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90% of trucks are used to pick up groceries and kids. A contractor grabs materials for the crew. A guy might tow his boat 30 miles to a lake. Take a load of trash to the dump. EV trucks are here to stay, no matter what you want or think. Towing 15,000 pounds is waaaaay down that list.
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colliehauler
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I wouldn't mind having the new Ford EV truck for around town or trips of a couple of hours at the most. That said I would keep the F-350 strictly for towing. I think EV'S have a niche for commuter/errand/delevery vehicles.
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I would bet 95% of all EV trucks will be commuters and never see a trailer behind them. The Tesla towing TFL did a while ago proves the dismal range these things get when used outside of their idea circumstances.
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