Electric Tow Vehicles - Getting close

It’s so fun or funny to see the this evolve with EVs. 
Really wish there were the old Tesla nut humpers here to engage in this, like that Yosemite Sam guy….lol. 
Also interesting how politics has affected this and how a simple change in political power can now make folks who were dumb enough to believe that Elon was not a pure conservative capitalist while he was pandering for their business!  Basically the guy is a genius with marketing and facade as well as technology. I do love seeing liberals hate on their own cars now, personally!

And now the statements like above, surmising that BYD “blows Tesla out of the water”. $ for $ maybe yes, pending tariffs, but you don’t know how well they’re built and how long they last just from the internet. Sounds like another suckers game….

Unless I suppose you’ve been long term testing them in China while purporting to be running North America in your RV….lol. 
PS, they’re cheap because China still doesn’t gaf about everything both political parties here claim to care about which is the environment and fair pay. 
Then, take into account the overall limitations which 100% aside from personal or political motivations, is now showing its face (range, charging, cost, etc). 
Fun thread!

So I guess we just wash our hands of the whole reasons EVs were promoted in the first place; they were supposed to be more green - they aren't. Supposed to have a greater supply of raw materials - they don't. Just like fossil fuels, the raw materials for EVs are a finite supply. Many of those come from 3rd world countries that promote inhumane labor conditions. The ecological impact to mining raw materials is catastrophic especially in regions with fragile ecosystems. The methods of mining, shipping, delivering and production are ecologically worse than ICE production. The cost to charge vs dino fuel is actually worse. And while maintenance isn't as costly as an ICE when it comes time for a battery change it renders the vehicle worth less than the repair. The whole EV promotion was one big lie. I am not against EVs as an alternative. They're great for most people out there that use them as a replacement for their daily driver. I am against how it was promoted. The Iron fist "this is happening" politicized the whole thing to make a few folks a ton of money based on a stack of lies and cherry picked statistics beaten into submission. Free market was not the order of the day. It's so politicized now that many Tesla owners are actually embarrassed to own one. And secondary market is really soft. Again, nothing against EVs in general - awesome alternative. But if your reasons for buying an EV are to save the planet then some unbiased research might be suggested. I am totally aware all that ramble is shrugged off. Truth is, most people buy EVs because they think they're cool. Believing they are saving the planet and are cheaper to operate is a far away second and third.

I think we have learned a few things about the EV hype over the past few years. They aren't cheaper - in up front cost, lifecycle battery changes, and charging on the road, they aren't green - the caustic chemicals to produce them, the ecological damage from mining raw materials, the source of the electricity to charge them, infrastructure still needs a lot of work, and while they are good at producing power they aren't really great at producing good working power like RVing for the length of time required. I think the government shoved EVs down our throats under the guise of being good stewards of the Earth and a few folks became wealthy as a result. Sales have started to decline and we've already seen major manufacturers shift EV production back to gas and diesel. I'll take a diesel any day, in power production and efficiency.

FWIW I think you are remembering Reisender that had the Tesla and TAB style trailer. Maybe they are still around to add some commentary to this. But based on most everybody going silent for the last year and a half I wouldn't hold you breath. But you can do a focused internet search. Like search for 
"site goodsam.com: reisender+TAB" minus the quotes will probably get a lot of hits. 

did he say what his empty rang was? I have a few friends with lightning's and they said if they are loaded up to the max towing capacity they go from just under 500km of towing range to about 200 so it is a huge hit on the batteries when towing.  

plus for a lot of people that is still not practical unless you camping in fully serviced sites and have reservations.  so now the guy with the electric truck and his tiny trailer or tent trailer is taking up a 50 foot pull through spot 🤣for anyone who camps off the grid that is still useless unless your just going down the street, and for me I quite often drive over 200 miles (closer to 300) just to go for 3 or 4 nights in the middle of nowhere.  I would never get home again haha 

I don't try to compare the electric trucks to anything but a 1/2 tone as that's all they really are, except the cyber truck, it identifies as a trash bin, and for the price difference between the gmc or the ford and the regular gas model, that's a lot of savings and not having to worry about including charge points in your travel plans is priceless.   now full disclosure I almost bought a ev for commuting to work and back but the final discission was the price point.  up here it would have been twice the price of the car just to save 1500/year in fuel, oil and tuneups

They are fast as **bleep** though!!

That is one redeeming quality if you’re after a 4 sec 0-60 rig for too much money!

2022 wants their post back. People are dumping EVs like bags of liquid dog **bleep**. Especially the big ones. The little 4 wheel commuter scooters are still doing ok ish. 
GM was late to the game with the Duracell powered Hummer and pickups. Just as Ford and Tesla can’t give them away. 
Plus the GMs aren’t even a real pickup truck. They’re a Chevolanche/Blazer/Elcamino 1 piece body. Virtually useless compared to a pickup unless you want to twist the body panels up with a significant load and any off camber spots. 
But the best part is, the GM EVs have a 170-200kwh battery pack and it’s good for only a little over 200mi on flat earth and low altitude, probably driving east only. (Lightning is 98-130kwh and reports of 100mi towing are in line with what GM guy told you.)

And that’s with a little 5klb TT!  Lol. 
Well if ya want one, wait til next year. They’ll be on the clearance rack next to all the unsold Lightnings and Cybertrucks!

Or go buy a lightly used cybertruck now for the cost of a nice 2017 Silverado with 90k miles on it!  
Man, we need a laughing emoji here real bad!!